This could have been a seismic French derby with massive repercussions on the relegation battle, however the recent rise of Wakefield Trinity and Toulouse’s inability to add further wins to their name has sapped it of most of its drama.
It is a chance however for the French side to have one last hoorah in the top league at the expense of their French rivals who are struggling at present.
Catalans’ top four status is now under serious threat and they need a win here to get their season back on track.
Kick-off time and TV channel
The game kicks off at 19:30 UK time and 18:30 for those in France.
TV coverage starts at 19:00 on Sky Sports Arena.
Predicted Line-ups
Toulouse Olympique
Toulouse will have to make some changes to their backs. Matty Russell’s absence will see Latrell Schaumkel come onto the wing as Tony Gigot’s injury will see Chris Hankinson move into the halves as Olly Ashall-Bott returns to his fullback role after a ban. Meanwhile, Andrew Dixon returns from injury in the backrow as Joe Bretherton could also come back into the mix.
27 Olly Ashall-Bott
5 Paul Macron
4 Mathieu Jussuame
24 Guy Armitage
2 Latrell Schaumkel
21 Chris Hankinson
7 Lucas Albert
8 Romain Navarrete
28 Nathan Peats
35 Daniel Alvaro
11 Andrew Dixon
30 Maxime Stefani
13 Anthony Marion
Substitutes
14 Eloi Pelissier
15 Maxime Puech
16 Joe Bretherton
29 Lambert Belmas
Catalans Dragons
After a shocking defeat to Salford, Steve McNamara will be hoping for a response and will make a few changes. Sam Tomkins will return to the side at fullback whilst young halfback Cesar Rouge may take over in the halves with Tyrone May as an impact sub. Alrix Da Costa will replace the banned Michael McIlorum at nine whilst Matt Whitley is back and could start on the bench.
29 Sam Tomkins
2 Tom Davies
4 Dean Whare
3 Samisoni Langi
5 Fouad Yaha
25 Cesar Rouge
7 Josh Drinkwater
8 Gil Dudson
14 Alrix Da costa
22 Dylan Napa
27 Joe Chan
21 Corentin Le Cam
13 Benjamin Garcia
Substitutes
11 Matt Whitley
16 Paul Seguier
17 Mickael Goudemand
20 Tyrone May
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Match Tags : Toulouse Olympique vs Catalans Dragons
When : 26th August 2022
kick-off : 00:00
Predictions :
Toulouse will have to make some changes to their backs. Matty Russell’s absence will see Latrell Schaumkel come onto the wing as Tony Gigot’s injury will see Chris Hankinson move into the halves as Olly Ashall-Bott returns to his fullback role after a ban. Meanwhile, Andrew Dixon returns from injury in the backrow as Joe Bretherton could also come back into the mix. After a shocking defeat to Salford, Steve McNamara will be hoping for a response and will make a few changes. Sam Tomkins will return to the side at fullback whilst young halfback Cesar Rouge may take over in the halves with Tyrone May as an impact sub. Alrix Da Costa will replace the banned Michael McIlorum at nine whilst Matt Whitley is back and could start on the bench.
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