Top 14: Toulouse celebrates its heroes

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J. Wild, S. Lacombe, France 3 Midi-Pyrenees – franceinfo

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The pink city was red and black, Sunday June 18. The city of Toulouse (Haute-Garonne) celebrated the title of Stade Toulousain in the Top 14 after the victory against La Rochelle. A day of celebration on the Place du Capitole.

The players of Stade Toulousain appeared in an immense clamor, Sunday June 18, place du Capitole in Toulouse (Haute-Garonne). At the head of the bus was man of the match, Romain Ntamack, Brennus’ shield at his feet. His team came to celebrate his victory against La Rochelle (29-26) in the final of Top 14, which consecrated him champion of France of rugby. From 4:15 p.m., they were cheered by thousands of supporters.

“It makes everyone happy”

“It makes everyone happy. We didn’t necessarily believe it, it was difficult. It happened at the last moment”smiled a supporter. “It’s extraordinary. It’s been so long since I came back to Toulouse for a Shield. I’m so happy”, added another. Saturday evening, the Toulouse opener delivered his team in the last minutes of the match, in a flash. Back home, the players savored for 40 minutes, punctuated by a powerful clapping.


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