This Saturday at 2:30 p.m., Toulon hosts Racing for the 14th day of Top 14. Pierre Mignoni expects a tough match to start the year 2025 despite the poor form of the Ile-de-France residents.
14:46 – Isa technically precise (15′)
On the return, Isa makes a hook before signing a nice post-contact pass which allows Tuicuvu to gain progress. The Toulonnais are hungry for a game this afternoon.
14:44 – The double for Tuicuvu!
After an ineffective maul, Serin slips a pass to Tuicuvu who begins a diagonal run to flatten a trickster in the corner of the field. What a lack of attention from the Ile-de-France defense! (12-7)
14:42 – Priso advances (12′)
The Toulonnais find progress in the axis with Priso then Tuicuvu. In the 22 meters, Mr. Cayre returns to a penalty for a lateral entry on the penetrating group.
2:40 p.m. – Racing’s immediate reaction!
Superb response from Racing through Le Garrec who tried alone on the counter after a ball lost by Serin. (7-7)
14:38 – Ollivon injured (7′)
Hard blow for Toulon since Ollivon was injured during the action of the test. He will give up his place.
14:36 - Tuicuvu’s test!
After two short plays at Serin’s feet, the latter slips in a decisive pass for his winger who goes flattened between the posts. High class action from the scrum half who offers this first try to the Varois! (7-0)
14:34 – Good Parisian defense (4′)
Racing is losing ground but remains very compact in defense. The Lancaster men recover the ball. Spring finds a direct hit from his side. New Var ammunition on the center line.
14:33 – Toulon retains (3′)
The Toulonnais play wide and increase the playing time. We find progress on the Red and Black side.
2:30 p.m. – Racing penalized at the start (1′)
Under a foot play over the top from Serin, Spring is stopped short. On the ruck, Joseph loses his support. Pénaltouche to follow at 10m for the Varois.
2:28 p.m. – Players enter
The two teams enter the Mayol pitch. Kick-off of the match in a few moments.
14:16 – The referee of the match
Ludovic Cayre will lead this meeting. He will be assisted by Jonathan Gasnier and Thierry Mallet on the sidelines. Cédric Marchat will be on video refereeing.
14:05 – Toulon succeeds in Racing
In the last 7 meetings between these two teams (2021-2024), Toulon has only won once, it was at home in 2023 (31-26).
13:58 – The composition of Racing
With the absence of Fickou, Lancaster opts for a pair of Chavancy – Tuisova centers. Woki starts on the 3rd line.
13:51 – The composition of the RCT
Big team aligned by Pierre Mignoni with the Serin – Garbisi hinge and the titular pack which includes the return of Abadie in the 3rd line.
13:44 – Racing is looking for itself
Lancaster’s men are struggling this season. 9th in the championship, the Ciel et Blanc have only won one small match in the last 6 meetings. Last week, they conceded a draw at home against Lyon (25-25).
1:37 p.m. – Toulon, a dynamic to maintain
The RCT, currently 3rd in Top 14, is in superb momentum with 6 victories in the last 7 matches. The Varois remain on a good defensive bonus point taken in Bordeaux (21-17).