[John_D]

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 6:39 pm  

Couturier try. 4-18, 32 mins

[John_D]

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:07 pm  

Back on again in Blagnac. Tim Spears try and Andy Kain goal. 24-4, 44 mins

[John_D]

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:09 pm  

Fauré try, Couturier goal. 10-24

[John_D]

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 7:17 pm  

Briggs in again. Dickens kicks another. 30-10

25 minutes to go. I'm off for a pint.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:44 pm  

I am gutted, am I completely biased, or did the referee cancel two valid tries initially and did not signal a knock on on a Fev try afterwards?
Well in any case, the French commentators violently criticised the ref for the fairness of these and other decisions which is never good for the publicity of the game.

It is true Toulouse did not play to usual standard, but the injury of N. Wynn and the move around in the line up which followed (Bromley scrum half and Planas full back) did not help. They looked out of shape today. Wynn got a shoulder injury so he is unlikely to play Thursday, and I'd expect a significant defeat in Barrow.

: Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:49 pm  

John_D wrote:

We have spies in the camp

Great! but what about the limit of 2 foreign players for next year?
After today's match, it looks like they will need to hire other good French players to compete for the top spot. I think in particular that they need a good winger.
Have you heard about Yohan Tisseyre (19, Lezignan)? He is said to be talking with Toulouse for next years.

[John_D]

: Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:47 am  

lpage wrote:

Great! but what about the limit of 2 foreign players for next year?
After today's match, it looks like they will need to hire other good French players to compete for the top spot. I think in particular that they need a good winger.

Not sure what the quota situation will be next year. I'll come back to you on that one.
Wingers: yes they're probably one short in terms of first choice. They've three youngsters coming through though. Teli Pelo could be good if could get angry.

lpage wrote:

Have you heard about Yohan Tisseyre (19, Lezignan)? He is said to be talking with Toulouse for next years.

Good player. Long striding, ball-playing back row forward. He's impressed me whenever I've seen him, though he could do to bulk up a little.

: Mon Jun 29, 2009 8:51 am  

lpage wrote:

I'd expect a significant defeat in Barrow.

No offence guys but I do hope so after Barrow's pathetic capitulation at Batley yesterday.