After two improved victories in the Champions Cup, Stade Toulousain travels this Saturday afternoon to the pitch of the Siya Kolisi Sharks, in Durban. A first trip to South Africa for the Toulouse team, complete with its stars.
A trip that smells like gunpowder. For the first time in its history, Stade Toulousain is traveling to South Africa, to the home of the double world champions. For the occasion, Ugo Mola will be able to count on his stars Tom RamosAntoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack or Peato Mauvaka. The internationals will be present in Durban to challenge the Sharks of former Racingmen and Springbok captain, Siya Kolisi. At a press conference, the Toulouse coach revealed his opinion on the arrival of South African clubs in the Champions Cup: “I don’t know if there is a different appetite. Everything is different, even our opponent whom we know well, because we face him in a new context. We are competing in a competition which requires us to travel very far from home So, obviously, it created both a form of exoticism and the unknown, which always remains interesting to prepare for, because we have been “mastering” each other between European teams for several years. South African teams bring another part of this competition which, beyond judging its relevance or not, leads us to think sportingly in order to respond to this South African rugby which remains, until proven otherwise, the best in the world..
“It’s exciting to prepare”
While they prepared for this meeting behind closed doors, the people of Toulouse went through Cape Town to meditate in all modesty, where Medhi Narjissi disappeared last summer. In South Africa, the Reds and Blacks will face major players in South African rugby and Ugo Mola did not fail to emphasize this at a press conference. The technician expects a very difficult encounter: “It’s the champion of the European Challenge against the champion of the Champions Cup. So, obviously, all the criteria are brought to the paroxysm of high intensity, volume, confrontation, duels. Obviously we want to see what the Etzebeths will give against Meafou-Flament, the Kolisis against Cros, the Duponts against Williams… There will be plenty of duels, plenty of confrontations, plenty of oppositions also of styles in terms of rugby. Frankly, as a coach, it’s exciting to prepare, we tried to do it accordingly The Stade Toulousain squad, its youth and its training allowed us to bring here a team that we consider competitive. We have also been criticized a little: why go with this squad to South Africa? But I believe that it is part of the initiatory path that is ours. , to go through this confrontation there”.
What time does Sharks – Toulouse start?
The Champions Cup day three match between the Sharks and Stade Toulousain is scheduled to kick off Saturday January 11 at 4:15 p.m. at Kings Park Stadium in Durban (South Africa). Luke Pearce will be on the whistle for this poster.
On which channel to watch Sharks – Toulouse?
Holder of the TV rights to the Champions Cup, BeIN Sports 3 will broadcast the meeting between the Sharks and Stade Toulousain. France 2 will also broadcast the poster in clear text.
How to follow Sharks – Toulouse in streaming?
If you want to watch the Champions Cup match between the Sharks and Toulouse on your computer, smartphone or tablet, you will need to purchase a subscription on MyCanal or on the site BeIn Sports. You can also create an account on France.tv.
What are the lineups for Sharks – Toulouse?
Toulouse: 15. Ramos; 14. Kinghorn, 13. Barassi, 12. Chocobares, 11.Lebel; 10. R.Ntamack, 9. Dupont; 8. Willis, 7. Jelonch, 6. Cros; 5. Meafou, 4. Flament; 3. Aldegheri, 2. Mauvaka, 1. Neti.
Sharks: 15. Kunene; 14. Penxe, 13. Hooker, 12. Venter, 11. Mapimpi; 10. Jo. Hendrikse, 9. Ja. Hendrikse; 8. Kolisi, 7. M.Tshituka, 6. Buthelezi; 5. Jenkins, 4. Rahl; 3. Koch, 2. Mbonambi, 1. Nche.
What are the Sharks – Toulouse predictions?
- Betclic: Sharks: 6.50 / Draw: 35.00 / Toulouse: 1.08
- Bwin: Sharks: 5.25 / Draw: 26.00 / Toulouse: 1.08
- Online Sports Bet: Sharks: 6.50 / Draw: 35.00 / Toulouse: 1.08
- Unibet: Sharks: 6.30 / Draw: 25.50 / Toulouse: 1.11