Stade Toulousain crushed Stade Rochelais 60-14 in a Top 14 match, taking sole lead in the standings. Antoine Dupont delivered a standout performance, while Grégory Alldritt and his team struggled against Toulouse's dominance. The win highlights the Reds' offensive superiority.
On Sunday evening at the Stadium, Stade Toulousain put on an impressive show against Stade Rochelais, winning convincingly 60-14. This performance allows the defending champions to take sole control of the Top 14 after a season start marked by their dominance.
Antoine Dupont, Toulouse's captain, was everywhere and decisive in every aspect of the game. He handled 74 balls, made 57 passes, covered 98 meters, beat 11 defenders, and scored two tries. He notably assisted Ange Capuozzo's try with a no-look pass after a flick, and nailed a 50-22 in the second half. Hooker Julien Marchand also shone, scoring a try, beating three defenders, being flawless in the lineout with no lost balls, and missing zero tackles.
The entire Toulouse team excelled in open play, with 16 passes after contact, 155 carries, and 34 defenders beaten. Forwards and backs played in sync, showcasing fluid and collective rugby.
For La Rochelle, captain Grégory Alldritt couldn't make his usual impact. Despite a promising start with a pass leading to his team's try, he buckled under Toulouse's pressure, committed a penalty at the breakdown, and received a yellow card for a no-arms tackle, which cost another try. The 19-year-old scrum-half Nolhann Couillaud, a club product, had a tough night: too slow in ball delivery, he made poor decisions and was substituted at halftime, overshadowed by Dupont's display.
