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3w ago

Stade Toulousain's Champions Cup Opener Delayed by Parachutist Incident

The Toulouse-Sale match was postponed after a parachutist delivering the match ball became stuck on the stadium roof, as the team adapts to Antoine Dupont's absence.

Un parachutiste est coincé dans le toit du Stadium
Barassi en coup de cœur, la blessure de Capuozzo en coup de griffe
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Overview

  • The Toulouse-Sale Champions Cup Round of 16 match was delayed by over 30 minutes after a parachutist became entangled on the stadium roof.
  • Firefighters successfully rescued the parachutist using a large ladder, allowing the match to proceed under sunny skies with 33,000 spectators in attendance.
  • Stade Toulousain is defending its Champions Cup title without star scrum-half Antoine Dupont, who is recovering from knee surgery after an injury during the Six Nations.
  • Paul Graou has stepped in as scrum-half, with coach Ugo Mola and players emphasizing resilience and collective effort during Dupont's absence.
  • Dupont is undergoing rehabilitation and is expected to return to the club soon, while Toulouse navigates the knockout stages without their influential leader.