21:35 – 23′ – Succession of footwork
In these hellish conditions we witness a succession of footwork from both teams, we try to use this style of play to provoke the opponent’s error.
21:29 – 22′ – Ribbans and Isa take on two to stop Mescht
Double tackle from Ribbans and Isa to try to stop the advance of South African Mescht. Both teams struggle to reach the opposition’s 22 meters.
21:26 – 18′ – Ollivon very active
Charles Ollivon gains 20 meters following a successful scrum exit from Toulon, but a bad pass quickly causes him to lose this lead on the pitch.
21:24 – 14′ – Aggressive defense from the Varois
For the moment, the Toulon defence is getting the better of the Stade Français forwards thanks to the application of Luccesi, Gros and Sinckler.
21:21 – 11′ – Garbisi opens the scoring
The referee returns to the advantage following Rebbadj’s action. Garbisi brilliantly transforms the penalty in the axis 15 meters from the posts. Toulon opens the score 0-3
21:20 – 11′ – Missed test opportunity for Rebbadj
Frisch launches Rebbadj on the right side, but his ball is too crossed, the Olympic champion of Rugby 7s does not manage to catch the leather.
21:18 – 10′ – Very good kicking game from Domon
Toulon throws into the Stade Français 22 after a clearance from Domon with his foot was poorly intercepted by Louis Carbonel just on the touchline.
21:16 – 9′ – A torrential rain
Very complicated playing conditions this evening at the Stade de Jean Bouin, incessant rain is falling in the Paris sky.
21:13 – 6′ – Toulon on the lookout in its 22-meter zone
Toulon snatched the ball from Briatte following a Stade Français maul, the ball was quickly cleared into touch.
21:12 – 4′ – Carbonel missed penalty
Louis Carbonel misses a penalty 55 meters from the posts, it goes well to the right.
21:11 – 3′ – Ward breakthrough
South African Jeremy Ward made a great breakthrough at the edge of the Toulon 50, but he was perfectly tackled by the opposing full-backs.
21:09 – Kick-off given by Carbonel
It’s on in Paris, it’s the Stade Français opener who gives the kick-off.
21:05 – Actors enter the pitch
Great atmosphere at the Jean Bouin stadium for the entrance of the 30 players in this match.
20:58 – A 100th for Baptiste Serin?
Substitute today, Toulon’s Baptiste Serin could play his hundredth match for the RCT tonight. Ben White was preferred to him.
20:50 – Standings point
Before this last match of the 3rd day of the Top 14, Toulon is in 8th place in the standings with 5 points, while Stade Français is in 12th place with 4 pts. It is clear that a victory is imperative for both teams tonight.