TOULOUSE-LA ROCHELLE. RUGBY. At Ernest-Wallon, Toulouse, thanks to a great Ramos, brought down La Rochelle (23-17), quickly reduced to 14 against 15 following Wardi’s red card. With this result, Toulouse is more than ever leader of the Top 14.
23:40 – Good evening to all!
We thank you for your loyalty, and see you very soon for the rest of the Top 14!
23:35 – Toulouse consolidates its lead in the Top 14
Thanks to this success against La Rochelle, Toulouse (32 points) is easily the leader of the championship with nine points ahead of Stade Français Paris (2nd, 23 points). The Maritimes (22 points) close the podium at the end of the 8th day!
11:30 p.m. – Grégory Alldritt, third line of La Rochelle: “We competed with Toulouse”
With Canal +, Grégory Alldritt analyzed this setback against Toulouse: “No one was afraid after the red card. We lacked clarity tonight. We will learn a lot. We competed with Toulouse. We could have stayed in the system more by being calm. We have to work on our mind. There is disappointment. We didn’t come to lose. We want to be among the best, and that’s why we travel like that. »
23:20 – Thomas Ramos, rear of Toulouse: “La Rochelle leaves with zero points, it’s positive”
With Canal +, Thomas Ramos gave his feelings after this success against La Rochelle (23-17): “There was a lot of fighting. We knew that La Rochelle came with a big team. He came to win. We were able to respond to the commitment. La Rochelle tightened after the red. We had a little slack after the restart, but it’s good to have been able to score behind. La Rochelle leaves with zero points, it’s positive. »
23:15 – Wardi, a red card that is expensive in La Rochelle
At the end of the first quarter of an hour, the left prop from La Rochelle was guilty of a shoulder charge on Antoine Dupont. The shock to the head forced Ludovic Cayre to show the red card. At 14 against 15, La Rochelle was unable to overthrow Stade Toulousain despite two tries from Picquette and Dulin in the second period. As for Wardi, this red card deprives him of the rally with the France team. An evening to forget…
23:10 – Toulouse can say thank you to Ramos!
Dazzling since Ntamack’s injury, the Toulouse opener still delivered a superb score with 26 points on his counter, and the only try scored by Toulouse against La Rochelle. When it came time to find the Blues, the rear showed that he had what it took to replace Jaminet, injured in his ankle and out of the November Tour.
23:04 – Toulouse wins against La Rochelle, 23-17!
The Maritimes lost that last round on the sidelines. Dupont catapults the ball into the public to end this meeting.
23:03 – La Rochelle have a touch in the Toulouse camp part
Bourgarit has a throw to get a defensive bonus.
23:01 – Ramos seals the success of Toulouse, 26-17 for Toulouse!
The Toulouse opener does not miss this easy penalty. Two minutes from the end, Toulouse is safe from a converted try.
22:58 – Toulouse gets a well-placed penalty
Botia did not let go of his opponent, before scratching the ball. At five meters, in front of the posts, Toulouse will take the points at the foot!
22:57 – Alldritt is holed up for La Rochelle!
In its 22 meters, the third line of La Rochelle dropped the ball… Toulouse has a good ammunition to play!
22:56 – Hastoy brings La Rochelle closer, 23-17 for Toulouse!
Five minutes from the end of the game, there are only six points left!