For the final of the Challenge Cup on Friday (9 p.m.) against Lyon at the Stade Vélodrome, Franck Azéma, the manager of the Rugby Club Toulonnais, has decided to start Louis Carbonel at the opening, associated with Baptiste Serin at the hinge. The Var club can also count on Cheslin Kolbe on a wing, Eben Etzebeth on the second line and Charles Ollivon and Sergio Parisse on the third line.
15. Aymeric Luc, 14. Cheslin Kolbe, 13. Julien Heriteau, 12. Duncan Paia’aua, 11. Gabin Villière, 10. Louis Carbonel, 9. Baptiste Serin, 1. Jean Baptiste Gros, 2. Christopher Tolofua, 3. Beka Gigashvili, 4. Eben Etzebeth, 5. Brian Alainu’quo, 6. Cornell Du Preez, 7. Charles Ollivon (c), 8. Sergio ParisseRemplaçants: 16. Anthony Etrillard, 17. Bruce Devaux, 18. Emerick Setiano, 19 Swan Rebbadj, 20. Mathieu Smaili, 21. Julien Blanc, 22. Jiuta Naqoli Wainiqolo, 23. Facundo Isa
