Just six days after his victory in the final of the European Cup against Clermont (16-15), RC Toulon will face on Friday Toulouse the French defending champion title the semi-final clash of the Top 14.

Renowned for his set of hands, Stade Toulousain willingly returns to a more restrictive game and relies on its front during knockout stages.
On the eve of the semifinal Thierry Dusautoir mentioned the return in shape of Stade Toulousain in the columns of Paris:

“The work being done for some time is paid. But one game does not decide everything! We should get excited yet. Against Racing, it was a good match. It was useful and necessary to make that tour. But we must do more in the semifinals. Everyone would like to say that we found our game, but we have also delivered good games during the regular phase. “