2023-12-09 19:12:57
Lebel flew away. VALENTINE CHAPUIS / AFP
This Saturday, Toulouse largely dominated the Welsh from Cardiff (52-7).
A fanfare start on the European scene. This Saturday, Stade Toulousain swept Cardiff aside (52-7) for its entry into the Champions Cup, with seven tries scored and the offensive bonus obtained in the 38th minute. The Toulouse team started their meeting on the floor with two tries scored quickly by Mathis Lebel (5th) and Richie Arnold (9th). After several highlights in the opposing 22 meters, Cardiff ended up being rewarded with a try planted by MacKenzie Martin (23rd). But the reaction of the Rouge et Noir was immediate with Blair Kinghorn’s first try in his new colors (25th). At the end of the first period, Anthony Jelonch increased the score in force (38th).
Three new tries and 0 points conceded in the second half
Returning from the locker room, Ugo Mola’s men continued their festival with Arthur Retière, author of a magnificent soloist essay (46th). The match then lost its luster with numerous approximations on both sides and a series of stoppages in play. At the end of the match, Alban Placines, at the conclusion of a series of pick-and-gos (69th) and Blair Kinghorn, author of a double (80th) allowed the Rouge et Noir to reach the 50 point mark . Toulouse’s performance is also enhanced by the defensive record in the second half, with 0 points conceded.
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