Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse taking place? Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse will take place on Saturday 11th December, 2021 at 13:00 (UK)
Where is Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse taking place? Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse will take place at Cardiff Arms Park in Cardiff
Where can I get tickets for Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse on in the UK? Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse will be televised live on BT Sport
Where can I stream Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse? BT Sport subscribers can stream Cardiff Rugby vs Toulouse live on the BT Sport Player & app
THE TEAM NEWS
Cardiff Rugby: 15 Jacob Beetham, 14 Theo Cabango, 13 Josh Adams, 12 Willis Halaholo, 11 Dan Fish, 10 Jason Tovey, 9 Tomos Williams, 8 James Botham, 7 Olly Robinson, 6 Ellis Jenkins (c), 5 Seb Davies, 4 Alun Lawrence, 3 Will Davies-King, 2 Iestyn Harris, 1 Rowan Jenkins
Replacements: 16 Evan Yardley, 17 Joe Cowell, 18 Geraint James, 19 Rhys Anstey, 20 Alex Everett, 21 Ethan Lloyd, 22 Ioan Evans, 23 Ryan Wilkins
Toulouse: 15 Maxime Médard, 14 Arthur Bonneval, 13 Sofiane Guitoune, 12 Pita Ahki, 11 Matthis Lebel, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont (c), 8 Selevasio Tolofua, 7 Anthony Jelonch, 6 Francois Cros, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Thibaud Flament, 3 Charlie Faumuina, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Cyril Baille
Replacements: 16 Julien Marchand, 17 Rodrigue Neti, 18 Dorian Aldegheri, 19 Joe Tekori, 20 Yannick Youyoutte, 21 Antoine Miquel, 22 Baptiste Germain, 23 Juan Cruz Mallía
THE PREDICTION
Cardiff Rugby are busy getting the last of their squad back home from South Africa this week after a covid outbreak totally upset their tour and, potentially, their season. Caretaker coach Gruff Rees is working with scraps at home to the reigning Champions Cup champions but if Cardiff were to concede one European fixture to defeat it would likely have been this one anyway. With the pressure off, this could be anything between an absolute hammering and a gutsy performance from fringe players and youngsters at the Cardiff Arms Park. Travelling Toulouse will have been heavy favourites for the win before their hosts’ troubles but taking them to cover -30 seems an achievable target here, especially against hosts whose main remit may well be damage limitation.
