Overview

• Antoine Dupont is undergoing rehabilitation after ACL surgery and is expected to return to Stade Toulousain soon.
• Paul Graou has been named as the starting scrum-half, replacing Dupont for the Champions Cup phases finales.
• Stade Toulousain was fined €1.3 million for salary cap violations related to Melvyn Jaminet's transfer, sparking criticism over the perceived leniency of the penalty.
• Coach Ugo Mola has acknowledged the significant challenge posed by Dupont's absence, likening it to a team losing its central figure.
• The team is preparing for their Champions Cup match against Sale, viewing Dupont's absence as a test of resilience and leadership.