Antoine Dupont’s message after Tolu Latu’s red in La Rochelle – Toulouse

On day 14 of Top 14 in France, Toulouse fell as a visitor against Rochelle by 22-19, in a match in which the coach Ugo Mola surprised by presenting a very young team, which included Efrain Elias. However, one play in particular caught the attention of Antoine Dupontwho did not hesitate to comment on it on their networks.

The indignation of the back focused on the incident carried out by Tolu Latuthe homeowner’s player, who made a dangerous hit on the youth Simon Daroqueleaving Dupont’s replacement injured. The 19-year-old was attacked illegally by the forward and retired after 51 minutes of play.

Lucas Ramosreferee of the match, he only showed the yellow card to the Tongan hooker. For this reason, the French figure stood out on his networks: “Proud of the talent and courage of young people. On the other hand, the protection of the physical integrity of the players…

Dupont was joined by voices such as Richard Dourthe and Marjorie Mayans. The first, historic from Les Bleus, noted: “I find it shameful. Mr Ramos was the referee at the time of a dangerous challenge by Tuilagi on Alldritt in October and there was nothing. Furthermore, he is a 19-year-old boy who is not yet muscularly formed. “Latu takes out his shoulder right at the knee.”

Finally, the former player said: “Without talking about youth or the opponent, this gesture has no place on a rugby field. Latu is completely on his side, on his shoulder, he uses his arms, for me it is ultra dangerous.”