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<blockquote data-quote="Big Ewis" data-source="post: 673388" data-attributes="member: 57076"><p>yes for sure but I didn't want to sound arrogant <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /> Well like I said Toulouse ideologically, Toulon geographically, but the team I've grown to appreciate really for what they are is Castres. I know that'll make you frown, Toulousain that you are, but for a number of reasons I really do like the C.O. a lot. And trust me, I know what Boudjellal's noise is !</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>actually, that's not a bad bet. I'd say there's a very good chance he'd return in ze hexagon, doesn't seem like a very grounded boy, and playing for country doesn't seem sacred to him.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>right, but Huget is now a specialist winger, whether he *can* play fullback, albeit well, isn't the pb. Very weird pick, not like Médard isn't producing at FB...Tekori on the other hand is experimental but interesting at least, he'll bring good carrying and tons of power. I don't understand on the other hand Noves' reluctance to play Maka, yeah he's young but he breaks the first tackle, beats defenders and provides go forward ball with his 500kg consistently. Especially now that the ogre Picamoles is out of the rotation, just play the damn kid ! Plus he's a pure Toulouse product, use him ffs.</p><p></p><p>Anyways this match is more of a test for a number of Toulousains for me rather than a test for the team as far as I'm interested. They're going to lose easily in Francilien territory, not a fascinating prospect...but Fickou has yet to really blossom since the U20 days, he shows glimpses but nothing conclusive as to where he stands - veterans Fritz, Dusau, Nyanga, Clerc need to show where they're at. Huget we almost haven't seen all year long, about time he made the highlights. And off the bench, Doussain will be anticipated. What with all the positional shifting, we're not sure if he's a no.8 or a 9 or 10.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Racing</strong> look absolutely gorgeous from 1 to 15 though, with the exception of Dambielle who's good though but can't kick from the tee too well. The XV is all-French and Saffer, that's it. Nice mix. A purely 100% French backline from 9 to 15.</p><p>Toulouse are going to get smashed in the scrum again, will suffer with their attacking, and I bet will concede an easy try or two: this Racing backline is very attack-minded, look at the back three. PACE.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Big Ewis, post: 673388, member: 57076"] yes for sure but I didn't want to sound arrogant :p Well like I said Toulouse ideologically, Toulon geographically, but the team I've grown to appreciate really for what they are is Castres. I know that'll make you frown, Toulousain that you are, but for a number of reasons I really do like the C.O. a lot. And trust me, I know what Boudjellal's noise is ! actually, that's not a bad bet. I'd say there's a very good chance he'd return in ze hexagon, doesn't seem like a very grounded boy, and playing for country doesn't seem sacred to him. right, but Huget is now a specialist winger, whether he *can* play fullback, albeit well, isn't the pb. Very weird pick, not like Médard isn't producing at FB...Tekori on the other hand is experimental but interesting at least, he'll bring good carrying and tons of power. I don't understand on the other hand Noves' reluctance to play Maka, yeah he's young but he breaks the first tackle, beats defenders and provides go forward ball with his 500kg consistently. Especially now that the ogre Picamoles is out of the rotation, just play the damn kid ! Plus he's a pure Toulouse product, use him ffs. Anyways this match is more of a test for a number of Toulousains for me rather than a test for the team as far as I'm interested. They're going to lose easily in Francilien territory, not a fascinating prospect...but Fickou has yet to really blossom since the U20 days, he shows glimpses but nothing conclusive as to where he stands - veterans Fritz, Dusau, Nyanga, Clerc need to show where they're at. Huget we almost haven't seen all year long, about time he made the highlights. And off the bench, Doussain will be anticipated. What with all the positional shifting, we're not sure if he's a no.8 or a 9 or 10. [B] Racing[/B] look absolutely gorgeous from 1 to 15 though, with the exception of Dambielle who's good though but can't kick from the tee too well. The XV is all-French and Saffer, that's it. Nice mix. A purely 100% French backline from 9 to 15. Toulouse are going to get smashed in the scrum again, will suffer with their attacking, and I bet will concede an easy try or two: this Racing backline is very attack-minded, look at the back three. PACE. [/QUOTE]
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