A more balanced match this season
In recent seasons, the matches between Toulouse and Clermont were not really within the reach of the Auvergnats. This year, the calendar, the World Cup, injuries and hazards mean that this meeting may have its share of surprises in store for us.
In the standings, the two teams are side by side, as Clermont has 19 points in sixth place, while Toulouse has one less, in seventh place. Both teams have won four games this season, including one success away from home.
Toulouse and Clermont also both suffered defeats last weekend. ASM lost their unbeaten run this season against a revamped Toulon team, while Stade Toulousain lost the Garonne derby to Castres.
Always explosive matches
Obviously, the two clubs have an extensive track record, and have enjoyed the glory days of French rugby on the European scene. These two teams have also been and still are for the Stade, major suppliers of internationals for the French XV in recent seasons.
In addition to this, Toulouse/Clermont or Clermont/Toulouse are often the scene of a slew of tries, and a very high total of points. Over the last five years, the average points scored per match between these two teams is 52 points!
Legendary matches in the Top 14, like in 2019 when Stade Toulousain got the better of Clermont at the very end of the match thanks to a try from Guitoune. That day, the two teams separated with a score of 47-44.
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Toulouse domination
Although this meeting is balanced on paper, Stade Toulousain remains favorite for this meeting, especially at home. The Clermontois travel very poorly in the pink city, and the last success of the Jaunards at Ernest-Wallon dates back to 2014, 9-13.
Since the start of the Top 14, Clermont have only managed to win three times in Toulouse. In addition to that, over the last ten clashes, Toulouse has managed to take the better eight times, and has only lost twice.
This weekend, Mola will be able to count on the presence of a good number of internationals with Ramos, Dupont, Jelonch, Cros, Jaminet and even Aldegheri. After a defeat at home, Clermont’s victory in Toulouse would almost be an achievement.
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