As the clash against Stade Rochelais approaches, Stade Toulousain records the return of an important element in the starting XV.
Stade Toulousain is preparing to host Stade Rochelais, this Sunday, December 28 (9:05 p.m.), at the end of the 13th day of Top 14. A crucial meeting for the Rouge et Noir, eager to get back on track after the withdrawal of two points in the Melvyn Jaminet case. Solid at the Stadium, the Toulouse team, having returned to second place in the standings, remain formidable at home.
For this poster, Cyril Baille returns to the starting XV. Slowed down by an ankle injury, the left pillar went through a complicated first half of the season. Absent from the autumn tests with the French XV, he only started once, on September 20 in Montpellier, for only five appearances in all competitions.
A tenure experienced as “a lovely Christmas present”according to his words at a press conference, reported by
CMR. The opportunity for the French international to return to the Stadium during one of the flagship matches of Boxing Day, without the slightest apprehension. “I’m happy. After more than two months, I only wanted to get back on the field. We’ll see what happens, but we did our best to be ready and have as little pain as possible.”he confides.
What about the French team?
Suffering from osteoarthritis, Cyril Baille recognizes that the period was not easy. “It bothers me quite a bit. I had several major injuries and the last one was very complicated, especially post-operatively”he explains. To keep up mentally, the Toulouse resident was able to count on the constant support of the club’s medical staff and physical trainers.
As the Six Nations Tournament approaches, the question of a return to the French team also arose. The pillar ensures that he has remained in contact with the Blues staff and hopes to find them quickly. “Fabien (Galthié) called me before the tour, we talked a lot. William (Servat) writes to me very regularly to get news. It’s nice to feel supported. Now it’s my turn to play.”he concludes. Verdict expected in February.
