Stade Toulousain convincingly won their Top 14 match against Racing 92 (48-24) on Saturday evening at Stade Ernest-Wallon. Antoine Dupont made his highly anticipated return after 266 days sidelined by a knee injury, entering at the 50th minute and aiding the victory. The game was overshadowed by Racing's indiscipline, including a red card and two yellows.
Stade Toulousain dominated Racing 92 in the 11th round of Top 14, winning 48-24 at home. The match at Stade Ernest-Wallon saw the Rouge et Noir take control with Emmanuel Meafou's first try in the 16th minute (5-3 after Ugo Seunes' penalty in the 6th). The first half ended with Efrain Elias' try in the 42nd (15-3), following a red card to Jannick Tarrit for a dangerous head tackle on Elias in the 41st, confirmed by video review.
In the second half, Racing narrowed the gap with Théo Remue's try in the 49th (22-3), but Antoine Dupont's entry at the 50th minute energized Toulouse. The France captain, sidelined since his right knee injury against Ireland in the Six Nations in March, played 30 minutes, gaining 32 meters, delivering 23 passes, and seven kicks. He notably provided a precise kick pass for Matthis Lebel's second try in the 63rd (36-10). Lebel scored a double (59th and 63rd), with three breaks and 62 meters gained, leading the try-scorers with eight in nine games.
Other Toulouse tries came from Pierre-Louis Castro-Ferreira (70th) and Ange Capuozzo (66th). For Racing, down to 13 men multiple times (yellows to Francis Ravutaumada in the 38th and Josua Tuisova in the 55th), Romain Taofifenua scored twice (75th and late, 48-24). The Francilien side conceded 14 penalties and sits 11th. Pita Ahki played his final Toulouse match, exiting to ovation in the 71st after a solid performance (10 runs). Meafou excelled with 16 runs (match record) and two turnovers. Dupont expressed satisfaction: « I felt pretty good. The sensations are good. » Toulouse remains unbeaten at home and faces LOU next week.