Halagahu Remains Resilient Amid Challenging Times for Toulon RC
Following a significant loss to Toulouse, second-row player Matthias Halagahu emphasizes the need for focus as Toulon prepares for their upcoming matches.
In the wake of a decisive defeat to Toulouse, where Toulon Rugby Club (RCT) was overpowered with a score of 16-50, Matthias Halagahu remains resolute, asserting the importance of the upcoming matches in the regular season.
Halagahu noted that there are still three matches left to play and emphasized a commitment to finish the season strongly, starting with their next game against Pau on Saturday at 21:05.
Reflecting on the recent match against Toulouse, Halagahu acknowledged the disappointment but pointed out that the team displayed commendable resilience in the first half, managing to retain a narrow score of 12-13 at halftime despite facing three yellow cards.
The atmosphere was intense for the players as they returned on the bus, marked by feelings of disappointment and confusion, with many players choosing not to speak to the media following the defeat.
Halagahu was among the few who addressed the press, expressing his thoughts on the match's outcome and the team's current challenges.
Halagahu indicated that the team's struggle stemmed in part from the loss of key players due to injury, notably the two captains, Charles Ollivon and David Ribbans.
His analysis of the match suggested that while the team held up well early on, they were disadvantaged after halftime when reduced to 14 players.
He highlighted the impact of losing a key playmaker, Baptiste Serin, who received a red card just before the break, which disrupted the team's organization and allowed Toulouse to exploit available spaces on the field.
This season has been marked by disciplinary issues for Toulon, with Halagahu acknowledging that they had experienced previous matches with similar problems.
He noted that indiscipline is an area that warrants improvement, as it poses significant challenges for the team, especially against top-tier opponents like Toulouse.
Addressing the question of whether there is a noticeable gap between Toulon and teams like Toulouse, Halagahu stated that, particularly in this latest match, the team did not perform to the required standard.
He commented on the necessity for the players to regroup and analyze their performance, focusing on both strengths and weaknesses as they move forward.
Preparations for the upcoming game against Pau, who recently emerged victorious against Lyon and remain in contention for qualification, will need to reflect a renewed focus and commitment from the team.
Head coach Pierre Mignoni has called for more leadership from within the squad during these challenging times, with Halagahu identifying himself as part of that leadership group.
He conveyed the importance of maintaining the positive aspects demonstrated in the first half against Toulouse while acknowledging the need for the team to conduct a thorough reflection and come prepared for the challenge that lies ahead in upcoming matches.
Halagahu noted that there are still three matches left to play and emphasized a commitment to finish the season strongly, starting with their next game against Pau on Saturday at 21:05.
Reflecting on the recent match against Toulouse, Halagahu acknowledged the disappointment but pointed out that the team displayed commendable resilience in the first half, managing to retain a narrow score of 12-13 at halftime despite facing three yellow cards.
The atmosphere was intense for the players as they returned on the bus, marked by feelings of disappointment and confusion, with many players choosing not to speak to the media following the defeat.
Halagahu was among the few who addressed the press, expressing his thoughts on the match's outcome and the team's current challenges.
Halagahu indicated that the team's struggle stemmed in part from the loss of key players due to injury, notably the two captains, Charles Ollivon and David Ribbans.
His analysis of the match suggested that while the team held up well early on, they were disadvantaged after halftime when reduced to 14 players.
He highlighted the impact of losing a key playmaker, Baptiste Serin, who received a red card just before the break, which disrupted the team's organization and allowed Toulouse to exploit available spaces on the field.
This season has been marked by disciplinary issues for Toulon, with Halagahu acknowledging that they had experienced previous matches with similar problems.
He noted that indiscipline is an area that warrants improvement, as it poses significant challenges for the team, especially against top-tier opponents like Toulouse.
Addressing the question of whether there is a noticeable gap between Toulon and teams like Toulouse, Halagahu stated that, particularly in this latest match, the team did not perform to the required standard.
He commented on the necessity for the players to regroup and analyze their performance, focusing on both strengths and weaknesses as they move forward.
Preparations for the upcoming game against Pau, who recently emerged victorious against Lyon and remain in contention for qualification, will need to reflect a renewed focus and commitment from the team.
Head coach Pierre Mignoni has called for more leadership from within the squad during these challenging times, with Halagahu identifying himself as part of that leadership group.
He conveyed the importance of maintaining the positive aspects demonstrated in the first half against Toulouse while acknowledging the need for the team to conduct a thorough reflection and come prepared for the challenge that lies ahead in upcoming matches.
