The important role that Juan Cruz Mallía assumed for Toulouse in the semifinals of the Champions Cup

Toulouse faced a crucial duel against Bordeauxby the semifinals of the Champions Cupwithout his main weapon when adding points with his foot: Thomas Ramos. I lived the best of the Disney+rugby.

The absence of the French back not only represents a sensitive decline in the game, but also the loss of a relentless scorer, with 83 % effectiveness this season and 227 points scored.

Ramos It was key in the quarterfinals, where he sealed the victory against Toulon With a penalty on the last play. However, It was not available before Bordeauxand Juan Cruz Mallía assumed the role of kicker In this encounter to all or nothing.

Is that although Romain ntamack It seemed to appear as natural replacement, an annoyance in its knee limits it in that function. AND Blair Kinghornwho has also fulfilled the function, was not present this time.

Thus, the responsibility fell to the Cordobés, who already fulfilled as a kicking in the Top 14 during the Six nationswhen they also missed Ramos, Ntamack and Kinghorn.

In this season of the French league, Mallía scored 69 points, with an effectiveness of 84%. His last time as a scorer was on April 20 against Stade Français, where he added 12 points (5/6). Can the champion guide a new final?