Aix-en-Provence (AFP)

Despite the defeat against Bristol (32-19), Toulon manager Patrice Collazo wanted to highlight the performance of his players and knows that they have built "a very solid foundation for the future".

Q: What feeling predominates after this defeat?

A: “The disappointment is immense. I am disappointed for them because what they did today, beyond the gaps and mistakes, is huge. Take a 100m test after 10 seconds, over a team would have collapsed. They managed to get up and lead at half-time. We were beaten in the second half. We lost on mistakes and slag and Bristol immediately took points. But I am really disappointed and sad for them. "

Q: What was this final about?

A: "We were impatient in the second period. While in the first, we suffered but we were more patient. But in the second, we were not precise in front of the lines, we might have had to take points. We played under pressure when there was no need to be. We should have played more in the Bristol side when we lead the score. It's a lack of control and to live These matches. The match may be played on this key 5 meters from our line which we lose and which leads to the test. But that, I will not hold it against them. They are training for winning: today, we are not winning but we have very solid foundations for the future. I can't wait to be next. Tonight, I have no complaints. "

Q: How are you going to build after this loss that comes early in a season?

A: "The paradox is that we are indeed at the start of the season. That's what I told them in the locker room. Tonight, it was maybe a step. They gave each other the means to win it but Bristol also deserves its victory. They put out a huge performance. We pushed them into the ropes and into their entrenchment. It's the start of a thing because we will switch to the league at the weekend next. But tonight, there are too many beautiful things to end there. Tonight we had a cartridge. We shot it, we missed the target. The players give too much of themselves on a daily basis so as not to pay each other one day. I am convinced that they will be paid soon. I wanted to thank the supporters. Even at 1,000, we had the impression that they were 5,000. We are disappointed not to bring anything back for them too .

Interview at a press conference

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