Who from Stade Toulousain or La Rochelle will get the first ticket for the Top 14 final? The two teams face each other this Friday evening at Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux. Toulouse captain, Antoine Dupont will be particularly observed by the Rochelais.
delayed kick-off
Due to the second match of Euro 2024 football between the France team and the Netherlands, the kick-off of the Top 14 semi-final was postponed in order to avoid a confrontation, in agreement with the NRL.
The blind confidence of Ugo Mola
If Stade Toulousain won its last three Brennus Shields against La Rochelle, Ugo Mola underlined the advantage of his players in direct confrontations at a press conference: “The label of favorite? We have five titles in five years… To denigrate it would be to take you for… What interests me is that we do not lower the level of vigilance. is our sixth finals match against La Rochelle, we have won five but we have not yet won the sixth, no offense to some, will still win titles. For this flagship meeting of the season in the Top 14, the Toulouse coach will be able to count on his entire group, including Anthony Dupont who is potentially playing his last match before taking part in the French Olympic rugby sevens selection to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
At a press conference, Ugo Mola also highlighted the opposing forces before discussing the qualities of his group: “La Rochelle has developed the offensive sector. There is what you think you are, and what you must show. Me, I want to show something tomorrow evening. The Stade Toulousain team must do it, wants to do it. Our strength is to adapt and take somewhat particular paths.” Before adding that he expects a good performance from his men: “When Antoine leaves at 7, it is to try something else. What is certain is that our will, our desire at the club, is to continue to put the club in situations where we can play for titles , play in the semi-finals. We hope to be up to the challenge tomorrow.”
O’Gara’s praise for Dupont
In this final stretch of the Top 14, La Rochelle intends to spoil Toulouse’s excellent season and win the precious ticket for the final which will take place on Friday June 28 at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille. To create the feat against the Stade Toulousain armada, Ronan O’Gara targets Antoine Dupont but also the other members of the opposing squad. At a press conference, the Irish coach proclaimed his confidence in Tawera Kerr-Barlow: “It would be futile to have a plan against himhe estimated. Because if you do one, you give another Toulouse player an opportunity and anyone is capable of scoring. I am lucky to have a huge competitor opposite Dupont. Between Kerr-Barlow and Dupont, it will be a good match. I have enormous confidence in my number 9.”
Ronan O’Gara took the opportunity to praise the qualities of the Toulouse captain: “He is a phenomenal player. He is fantastic. When you are his coach, you have to appreciate all his qualities, he is a magnificent person for rugby. Above all, by speaking with my players, I was able to understand that he was a great boy off the field too. We would all like our children to follow someone like him. It’s magnificent for French rugby and world rugby to have a guy of this class.
What time does Toulouse – La Rochelle start?
The start of the Top 14 semi-final between Toulouse and La Rochelle is scheduled Friday June 21 at 8:15 p.m. at Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux. Tual Trainini will be the referee of the match.
On which channel to watch Toulouse – La Rochelle?
Holder of the TV rights for the Top 14, Canal+ will broadcast the clash between Toulouse and Rochelais.
How to follow Toulouse – La Rochelle in streaming?
If you want to watch the first poster of the Top 14 Toulouse and Stade Rochelais semi-finals on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to take out a subscription on MyCanal.
What are the compositions of Toulouse – La Rochelle?
Toulouse: 15. Ramos; 14. Mallia, 13. Chocobares, 12. Ahki, 11. Kinghorn; 10. Ntamack, 9. Dupont (cap.); 7. Willis, 8. Roumat, 6. Cros; 5. Arnold, 4. Flament; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Yawn.
La Rochelle : 15. Duline; 14. Nowell, 13. Seuteni, 12. Favre, 11. Leyds; 10. Hastoy, 9. Kerr-Barlow; 7. Jégou, 8. Alldritt (cap.), 6. Cancoriet; 5. Skelton, 4. Picquette; 3. Atonio, 2. Latu, 1. Wardi.
What are the predictions for Toulouse – La Rochelle?
- Betclic: Toulouse: 1.28 / Draw: 25.00 / La Rochelle: 3.50
- Bwin: Toulouse: 1.26 / Draw: 17.00 / La Rochelle: 3.40
- NetBet: Toulouse: 1.29 / Draw: 25.00 / La Rochelle: 3.50
- Unibet: Toulouse: 1.28 / Draw: 24.50 / La Rochelle: 3.48
What time does Toulouse – La Rochelle start?
The start of the Top 14 semi-final between Toulouse and La Rochelle is scheduled Friday June 21 at 8:15 p.m. at Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux. Tual Trainini will be the referee of the match.
On which channel to watch Toulouse – La Rochelle?
Holder of the TV rights for the Top 14, Canal+ will broadcast the clash between Toulouse and Rochelais.
How to follow Toulouse – La Rochelle in streaming?
If you want to watch the first poster of the Top 14 Toulouse and Stade Rochelais semi-finals on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to take out a subscription on MyCanal.
What are the compositions of Toulouse – La Rochelle?
Toulouse: 15. Ramos; 14. Mallia, 13. Chocobares, 12. Ahki, 11. Kinghorn; 10. Ntamack, 9. Dupont (cap.); 7. Willis, 8. Roumat, 6. Cros; 5. Arnold, 4. Flament; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Yawn.
La Rochelle : 15. Duline; 14. Nowell, 13. Seuteni, 12. Favre, 11. Leyds; 10. Hastoy, 9. Kerr-Barlow; 7. Jégou, 8. Alldritt (cap.), 6. Cancoriet; 5. Skelton, 4. Picquette; 3. Atonio, 2. Latu, 1. Wardi.
What are the predictions for Toulouse – La Rochelle?
- Betclic: Toulouse: 1.28 / Draw: 25.00 / La Rochelle: 3.50
- Bwin: Toulouse: 1.26 / Draw: 17.00 / La Rochelle: 3.40
- NetBet: Toulouse: 1.29 / Draw: 25.00 / La Rochelle: 3.50
- Unibet: Toulouse: 1.28 / Draw: 24.50 / La Rochelle: 3.48