2024-09-16 01:33:33
The first reception at the Stade Toulousain is full of emotion, this Sunday evening in the Top 14. Before the match against La Rochelle reading for the 2nd day of the championship, won by Toulouse (35-27), the atmosphere reigned between the Ernest- Wallon Stadium was tears and sadness. Case in point: the tribute paid to Medhi Narjissi, missing at sea since early August and a tragic internship in South Africa.
A very open match and an amazing finish
Different players in the game are also able to quickly re-mobilize to put on a big show this rugby weekend. Just before the 20th minute, Teddy Thomas lit the first fuse for the visitors with a faster run than everyone else. As a rule, Antoine Hastoy then took charge of the transition to the poles (7-0, 19th).
Four minutes later, the locals responded tit for tat through Pita Ahki, who bowed hard to put Stade Toulousain back in the game (7-7, 23rd). In the process, Thibaud Flament added positive thoughts of the locals so that his team could take the lead. One more game as Thomas Ramos converted two attempts of his team easily (14-7, 26th). After suffering on both sides, Toulouse gave another try before the break thanks to Pierre-Louis Barassi. Solid on his supports, the center resisted three consecutive tackles to score! (22-10, 40th).
Back from the locker room, a new penalty from Hastoy brought Rochelais back into contact (22-13, 43rd). Visitors often rely on their forwards to stay in attack. It is also thanks to the sequence of the air game that Alexandre Kuntelia managed to reduce the gap (22-20, 51st). If another penalty from Ramos gave Toulouse a slight lead, Teddy Thomas equalized thanks to an effort at the end full of self-sacrifice. Then, Antoine Hastoy’s conversion gave Rochelais the advantage (27-25, 56th).
Just after the hour mark, Will Skelton’s yellow card, punishment for repeated fouls, severely penalized Rochelais. Thomas Ramos gave it his all to put Toulouse back in front (28-27, 63rd), then Emmanuel Meafou scored the final try for Toulouse (35-27, 68th), enough to get the second victory in as many matches in the Top 14 .La Rochelle has one lead and one lead.
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