Terrific Toulouse have got their season off to a great start with a 46-14 demolition of swindling Swinton. Despite being without two of their stars -- playmaker five eighth Jonathon Ford and fiery prop Sam Rapira who were both injured -- the French team scored nine tries to two. The team was also without the services of newly signed prop, former South Sydney and USA international Eddy Pettybourne.

Toulouse had also shed their star winger Kuni Minga, for chronic disciplinary infractions, before the season began. But it seems that they have found a good wing replacement in Frenchman Paul Marcon.

It appears that Toulouse will be red hot contenders for a top four place in the Championship this season

File under 'News items that don't merit their own thread'.

Only a wicked Wakefield fan would say that, given the threat that Toulouse's possible entry into Super League poses to Wakefield.

Toulouse had slumped in late season form in 2017 with injuries to both halves. But it seems that the cover given by the signing of William Barthau has strengthened the depth of the rising French club.

The form and future of Toulouse is almost as important for the northern hemisphere rugby league competition as that of Toronto.

Hardly a milestone win against a team ( no malice intended) who isn't really a top 6 contender.

If your making a statement after 1 game against a lesser opposition then i guess more fool you.

And why the "swindling Swinton" tag, get a grip man

Great win. Can’t wait to see them in super league

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King James

Spot on, Jeanie is getting carried away as usual.

Unfortunately for you, you will WILL have to wait. With Leigh,Toronto and Fev,who are far much better, will put them in their place.

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Hokey Cokey

Leigh lol. Good one

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King James

If that's your best reply then you have just been defeated.

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Hokey Cokey

Nice of you to accept the truth.

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Hokey Cokey.

OK, a good win, against a 'less fancied' team. Let's see how well they travel - after all, they are now the team that faces the longest away journeys. (unless they can find a long term training base in Greater Manchester, and arrange to play all their away matches there, in successive weeks - as well as some of their home ones! )

Toulouse defeat a team that finished 1 point above the relegation spot last year (Bradfords 12 point deduction aside)......film at 11