- 1 Toulouse vs Racing: a titan clash for a place in the Top 14 final
- 2 Toulouse want to keep their grip on the French throne
- 3 Racing aim to continue their remarkable late-season run
- 4 Probable line-ups:
- 5 TOP 14 prediction : Stade Toulousain vs Racing 92
- 6 First, a word on our predictions
- 7 No commitment from us
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Toulouse vs Racing: a titan clash for a place in the Top 14 final 
Stade Toulousain head into the knockout stage determined to defend their throne and book another shot at the title. Sitting at the top of French rugby for several seasons, Ugo Mola’s men are expected to handle the favourites tag in this huge clash. Across the pitch, Racing arrive on a serious upswing after ending the season in blistering form, and they’ll throw everything at the defending champions in a bid to shake up the holders and seize their chance.
Toulouse reached the last four after finishing top of the regular season, carefully managing their squad in recent weeks. Racing, meanwhile, pulled off a cracking upset in the play-offs at Pau (31-33) and know this is a brutal assignment against the team everyone fears. For all the Red and Black’s pedigree, this semi-final could be a lot tighter than many expect.
Toulouse want to keep their grip on the French throne 
Totally dominant at home with 5 of the last 6 French league titles in the bag, Toulouse have big ambitions again this season and are chasing an eye-catching fourth straight Brennus Shield. Ugo Mola has strong options in every area and is set to unleash his strongest side after heavy rotation over the closing rounds. If their recent patchy results can be traced back to squad management, the senior figures in this Toulouse side will be desperate to hit top gear again.
Up front, the pack should once again be a wrecking ball, setting the pace and finishing chances when they get into the danger zone. Around the usual leaders, the back line brings plenty of spark, backed by a half-back pairing that still feels untouchable when it comes to steering the team around the park. In the middle, the big names will be tasked with controlling the tempo and ironing out the sloppiness from their last defeat in the Paris suburbs, killing off any lingering doubts and steering the club into yet another final.
Racing aim to continue their remarkable late-season run 
For the club from the Paris region, this trip into the play-offs carries a strong flavour of revenge after missing out on the end-of-season action last year. The Sky Blue and Whites showed real bite in their play-off win at the Hameau, proving they remain a dangerous side when they are locked in and firing. Patrice Collazo is leaning on a brave, close-knit unit, powered by an excellent second half of the season in which his side won 9 of their last 12 matches.
Going forward, Racing’s back line and the punch of their forwards are the main threats. Their strike players will look to repeat the big performance they produced during the run-in, when they notably beat Toulouse (31-20). Even if the task looks massive against the regular-season leaders, Racing’s ability to turn matches around and their run of three straight statement wins demand respect before a ball is even kicked.
Probable line-ups:
Toulouse : Ramos ; Kinghorn, Costes, Ahki, Mallia ; Ntamack, Dupont ; Roumat, Cros, Willis ; Meafou, Flament ; Aldegheri, Marchand, Baille
Racing : Spring ; Habosi, Fickou, Saili, Imhoff ; Gibert, Le Garrec ; Joseph, Diallo, Lauret ; Rowlands, Chouzenoux ; Nyakane, Tarrit, Gogichashvili
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TOP 14 prediction : Stade Toulousain vs Racing 92
Racing 92 to win
On paper, Toulouse have the history and the squad depth to make them the clear pick for most observers to reach the final again. But Racing come into this with no pressure at all and complete belief after storming through the end of the season. Having already beaten Toulouse during the regular campaign in a do-or-die match, Patrice Collazo’s side know exactly how to unsettle the favourites by bringing constant physical heat and top-end aggression at the breakdown.
Toulouse, by contrast, are carrying huge pressure and may be short of rhythm after rotating heavily in recent weeks. The Stade remain a superb play-off machine, but the current edge in Racing’s game and their knack for punishing loose ball could throw the South West side off course. Lifted by the buzz of their win at Pau, Racing have the tools to spring the shock in this last-four battle. Racing are tipped to come through after a nerve-shredder.
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