After its two victories in the Champions Cup against Munster (18-13) and the Sharks (45-19), Toulouse won against Castres (22-18) during the 13th day of Top 14, this Friday evening . Thanks to this ninth success this season, the Toulousains retain the lead in the standings.
In a very close match, Ugo Mola’s men suffered in the first half. Blocked by the Castres pack, the Toulousains could not set up their game despite the two penalties scored by the back Melvyn Jaminet (3rd, 35th), back on the pitch after an ankle injury. The locals led at the break (6-3).
When they returned from the locker room, Castres returned to the match with two new penalties from Julien Dumora, allowing them to equalize (9-9). But a foul from the Castres rear on Anthony Jelonch will allow the locals to be in numerical superiority. The Toulousains will also immediately take advantage of their advantage and Emmanuel Meafou will register the only try of the meeting. Despite a good comeback from Castres at the end of the game, Toulouse won another victory this season.