Many years in fact, if ever. There would have to be a French TV network willing to pay enough for TV rights to underwrite a French league of at least 10 teams. That's a loooooooong way off.

But you have to bear in mind that Catalans had a number of years preparation beforehand in the Elite league; any UK-based should establish themselves at a lower level (on a level playing field, I might add) before being pushed down the SL route.

I disagree, there are enough SL players for 2 French teams, as long as both teams have 8 ozzies in the 17. Catalans alone have about 20 French SL grade players, what would be lsot would be depth, but the greater reliance on academy players would mean twice as many players developed every year.
From a Catalan fan pov I would rather we stay a top club than be diluted to having us and TO in the bottom half of the table, but the players are there.

Selfish flatcapper

The players might be there but Toulouse don't have them.

UTC had the pick of the French players but Toulouse haven't.

I agree that TO are far too fearful to stretch themselves to signing the players they should, but a year's notice and they will be able to challenge the "financial might" of the Catalans and sign their share of top players - Frankly there are enough SL quality forwards who are not getting first-pick in the side.