Two teams in difficulty face each other this Saturday, December 30 on the occasion of the 11th day of the Top 14. La Rochelle welcomes Toulouse in a decisive shock for the rest of the season. Follow the pre-match live.
9:57 p.m. – It’s the break! La Rochelle walks
Ludovic Cayre puts an end to this first period of La Rochelle – Toulouse! The Maritimes lead quietly at halftime. Toulouse seems overwhelmed and is struggling to respond to the physical challenge imposed by the Rochelais.
21:55 – And a third try! Toulouse is sinking! (43′)
Nathan Bollengier had seen everything and stole the ball transmitted by Chocobares. He is then all alone to give his team an 18-point lead before Hugo Reus adds two additional points.
9:50 p.m. – What a test from La Rochelle! (39′)
The Maritimes scored a second try just before the break in this La Rochelle – Toulouse thanks to Botia who concluded a very nice movement after a volleyed pass from Seuteni.
21:47 – Boudehent snatches the ball (36′)
The Frenchman makes a big La Rochelle – Toulouse and snatches a ball from Toulouse’s hands. The visitors surprised La Rochelle at the kick-off.
21:45 – Reus responds to Germain (35′)
After the three points taken by Baptiste Germain, Hugo Reus did the same and allowed La Rochelle to regain a seven-point lead against Toulouse.
21:43 – Germain unlocks the Toulouse counter (33′)
Baptiste Germain takes care of the kicks this evening and converts a penalty to revive his team in this La Rochelle – Toulouse.
21:40 – Germain saves Toulouse (30′)
Under the leadership of Bollengier, La Rochelle is not far from punishing Toulouse for the second time of the evening but Germain saves his team.
21:38 – Dulin congratulated (28′)
The La Rochelle back did not panic after Toulouse’s good kick in the opposing camp. He clears into touch and receives applause from his staff and the Marcel-Deflandre stadium.
21:34 – Brennan back (25′)
Toulouse finds Brennan after the yellow card. They will, perhaps, be able to take advantage of this to find some space. They have been asphyxiated since the first test of this La Rochelle – Toulouse.
21:32 – Boudehent lets the ball escape (22′)
The Rochelais had an opportunity to score a second try but Paul Boudehent was unable to improve this ball coming out of the touchline.
9:30 p.m. – Hastoy already in the match (21′)
After a good recovery from the Maritimes, Antoine Hastoy saw a space and took the opportunity to hit a perfect kick which allowed him to benefit from the throw-in.
21:29 – Alldritt is warming up (20′)
It’s a small event. French international Grégory Alldritt left for the warm-up and could make his comeback in this La Rochelle – Toulouse.
21:27 – Favre must come out (19′)
The La Rochelle number 12 must give up his place after the clash with Chocobares. Antoine Hastoy replaces him in this La Rochelle – Toulouse.
21:25 – Chocobares unleashes its power (17′)
What a breakthrough from the Argentinian who even sounds Favre in this La Rochelle – Toulouse. The Red and Black try to react outnumbered.
21:22 – A penalty try and a card! La Rochelle launches the shock
The referee had just warned Julien Marchand and the sanction did not take long to fall in this La Rochelle – Toulouse. After another foul, Ludovic Cayre awards a penalty try and gives Brennan a yellow card.
21:21 – The Toulouse captain summoned (13′)
Ludovic Cayre asks Julien Marchand to come because the referee believes that the visitors are making too many mistakes since the start of this La Rochelle – Toulouse.
21:18 – Bituniyata intervenes (11′)
Superb tackle from Toulouse number 11 while Bollengier had done a lot of work following Leydes’ kick.
21:17 – Graou sanctioned (9′)
Antoine Dupont’s replacement tackles Kerr-Barlow very high and is logically sanctioned by the referee of this La Rochelle – Toulouse. The Maritimes are breathing.
21:14 – Danger close to the La Rochelle goal (7′)
First thrill for the Rochelais who are not far from being punished along the line. The Maritimes defense continues to hold up but they are clearly dominated at the start of La Rochelle – Toulouse.
21:13 – Leyds stunned (5′)
After a tackle from Mallia, Leyds takes a little time to get up in this La Rochelle – Toulouse. The Toulouse players are making an impact at the start of the match.
9:10 p.m. – The La Rochelle scrum rewarded (3′)
The first melee of this La Rochelle – Toulouse turns in favor of the Rochelais who bend the Toulouse pack.
21:09 – A first forward (2′)
The Toulouse residents are interrupted in their good momentum at the start of La Rochelle – Toulouse by a forward. The Maritimes have already had to work defensively.
9:08 p.m. – Here we go!
La Rochelle – Toulouse begins after the whistle from Ludovic Cayre. This is the last shock of the year 2023 between two teams in difficulty and who are disappointing this season.
9:01 p.m. – Kickoff is approaching
Less than five minutes before the start of La Rochelle – Toulouse! The two teams are preparing to enter the Marcel-Deflandre pitch to play their last meeting of the year 2023.
20:54 – The Maritimes comfortable at home
Even if this season is difficult for La Rochelle, Ronan O’Gara’s men are performing well at Marcel-Deflandre with four victories out of five matches played at home in the Championship. Despite everything, La Rochelle’s last reception ended with a setback in the European Cup against Leinster (9-16).