Toulouse dominates Montpellier 40-18 with striking individual performances

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The Toulouse festival

These Toulouse players seem irresistible... Although they took a while to get started, the Rouge et Noir then gave the MHR a lesson (40-18), with tests of which only they have the secret. Offensively, Ugo Mola's players were impressive, but they were also solid in defense, especially when they suffered at the start of the first period.

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Romain Ntamack in great shape

His start to the season is a model of its kind. This Saturday, once again, the Toulouse opener showed the way to his team. His little skimming game for Teddy Thomas' try is simply splendid. He is also at the initiative and conclusion of the very beautiful essay by Les Rouge et Noir on the mermaid. He also sends a nice assist to the foot for Thomas' double just after the hour mark.

…like his brother

It is slowly gaining momentum. Always eagerly awaited, Théo Ntamack was giant this Sunday evening. Omnipresent with ball in hand, constantly moving forward, author of several post-contact passes and a nice throw inside on Dupont's try, the young number 8 was amazing. Hoping that he gains in consistency.

Piccardo, the good surprise

The usual three-quarter center was tested in the third row. Not ideal against the Toulouse ogre but the Argentinian had a very good game. Constantly advancing, he also worked in defense like this nice tackle on Capuozzo (17th). He explodes the ball at Dupont thanks to a good dominant tackle (44th). 64 meters covered and three defenders beaten for him.

FLOPS

The lack of effectiveness of the MHR

Montpellier dominated for a long time without scoring. The Cistes even played twice in numerical superiority. That wasn't enough. Against Toulouse, the MHR must score points but did not do it enough, especially in the first period. Price and Hastings notably got rid of the ball easily by sending it into a dead ball. There was better to do. They finally broke down at the end of the first period and at the start of the second half.

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Riccitelli did not score any points

He too faces fierce competition at the hooker position. Far in the heel hierarchy behind the Australian Jordan Uelese, the powerful Christopher Tolofua but also the young Lyam Akrab, the New Zealander did not score any points this Sunday evening. Imprecise in touch, too discreet in the game, the former Hurricanes attended, on the other hand, the beautiful entry of Akrab.

Uninspired Hastings

His talent is great and he proved it during the trip to Vannes. But this Sunday evening, the Scottish international seemed uninspired with three failed conversions, a kick that was too long and came out with a dead ball, a foul for a high tackle and two missed tackles. It's hard to blame him but he won't necessarily have shone like his friend Ali Price.