La Rochelle

22:58 – La Rochelle gives a lesson to Toulouse and keeps alive its dream of reaching the finals (38-10)

Closing out the 24th day of Top 14, on Sunday, May 17, La Rochelle, at the Marcel-Deflandre stadium, dominated Toulouse (38-10). Thanks to this bonus victory, the Maritimes (8th, 62 points) are now just five points behind the qualifying places in the Top 14. The Mola squad remains at the top of the leaderboard (82 points). In this match, Grégory Alldritt shined with a try and two decisive passes. Kante Samba, Jegou, Timo, and Seguret also found themselves in Toulouse’s try area. Without ideas, not helped by French internationals off their game (Ramos, Mauvaka, Barassi), the reigning triple French champions struggled in this clash. In the second half, Willis and Théo Ntamack reduced the deficit slightly, but doubts persist for the Haut-Garonnais, who have struggled in recent months.

22:58 – Toulouse is in scoring range (80th)

Five meters from La Rochelle’s try line, after some great work by the forwards, the visitors are on the verge of scoring. There are 30 seconds left in this Top 14 showdown.

22:50 – TRY FOR LA ROCHELLE! (75th, 38-10)

On a first-phase move, Séguret exploited a gap in Toulouse’s defense line to secure the offensive bonus point. Alldritt made his second decisive pass. Le Garrec converts. Toulouse is struggling!

22:48 – Lespiaucq-Brettes saves his team (74th)

Five meters from the try line, La Rochelle’s hooker won possession with a crucial ground turnover. Hastoy clears the danger with a kick.

22:46 – La Rochelle needs to defend its offensive bonus (72nd)

Thanks to a lineout, Toulouse is back playing in La Rochelle’s 22 meters.

22:45 – La Rochelle is dominating (70th)

La Rochelle’s forwards are gaining significant advantage around the rucks. Toulouse is under pressure!

22:42 – TRY FOR LA ROCHELLE! (67th, 31-10)

From their 22 meters, Jules Favre broke through Toulouse’s defensive line in disarray. After a series of passes between Le Garrec and Bourgarit, Timo, in support, managed to dive into the try zone. La Rochelle secures the offensive bonus point! Le Garrec converts!

22:40 – La Rochelle is unlucky (67th)

From 45 meters, in front of the posts, Le Garrec hits the post on a penalty kick. Toulouse takes advantage to bring in Romain Ntamack. Thomas Ramos goes back to the Toulouse bench.

22:40 – West takes advantage (65th)

La Rochelle’s fullback takes space on the wing. He is tackled within Toulouse’s 22 meters.

22:39 – La Rochelle wins a penalty (64th)

Toulouse collapses a driving maul. This is already the tenth penalty conceded by the Top 14 leader.

22:38 – Another mistake in Toulouse’s ranks (63rd)

In the center of the field, Ramos kicks a perfect diagonal for Lebel. The Toulouse winger plays the ball before catching it, resulting in a knock-on.

22:37 – Ramos keeps the pressure on La Rochelle (62nd)

Toulouse’s fly-half finds touch in La Rochelle’s 22 meters. The Maritimes make a front-row change: Wardi is replaced by Penverne.

22:33 – La Rochelle makes a substitution (62nd)

Feeling a calf injury, Seuteni is substituted by Berjon. La Rochelle’s usual fly-half moves to the wing. Favre takes position in the center of the field.

22:33 – Another mishap in the scoring zone for Toulouse! (59th)

In the center of the field, Théo Ntamack beats two opponents. In the ensuing play, Barassi loses possession within five meters of La Rochelle’s try line.

22:32 – Flament enters the game in this La Rochelle – Toulouse match (58th)

The second-row player from Haut-Garonnais replaces Elias.