Strengths of the Stade Toulousain Team

First of all, the Stade Toulousain Team has the biggest budget of the French Rugby Championship. That makes it easy to buy famous players, but we have to remember that the club has got an important fame regarding to its prize list.

In effect, it is the most important in France, with:

• 17 "Brennus" shields
• 3 European cups

Thanks to this, the Stade Toulousain has the skills to promote great players in its team, often international players such as Byron Kelleher, Frederic Michalak, Jauzion, Medard, Albacede and so on. Thanks to this great players and a highly efficient staff, the Stade Toulousain Team is well placed to play as a favourite in any competition it takes part, like the Top 14 and the H-Cup for example.

For the amateurs of Rugby, the Stade Toulousain Team is seen like a club that promote the training of the youngs, in order to develop players with high qualities and a remarkable technique.

The slogan of the Club is: "Jeu de main, jeu de Toulousain" (Hand game, Toulousan Game). It means that the club wants its players to be able to play a very good game with their hands, which require a perfect technical control.

In a word, regarding to its strengths, the Stade Toulousain has the assets at one's disposal to see its name among the best champions. To finish, regarding to its aimed recruitement this season (2009/2010), the Stade Toulousain would like to be able to win the Top 14 and the H-Cup.