Joan Caudullo, the manager of Montpellier, has acknowledged the challenge of facing Toulouse when the team is performing at its peak, calling them "unplayable." This statement comes three months after a painful final defeat, which still lingers with the team. On Sunday, Montpellier will face Stade Toulousain at Ernest-Wallon, and Caudullo has been analyzing the previous match to identify areas for improvement. While he has not watched the full 80 minutes of the final, he has reviewed key moments to better understand what went wrong. Caudullo notes that Toulouse, when performing at 100%, is widely considered the best team in France and among the top teams in Europe, if not the world. Despite not winning recent European titles, their performance level remains formidable. He emphasizes that preventing Toulouse from reaching that peak is a crucial part of Montpellier's strategy. A 20% difference in performance can be significant, especially on the ground, where Toulouse excels at accelerating after turnovers. Their high effective playing time and ability to exploit defenses that are caught off guard give them a major advantage. To counter this, Caudullo’s plan focuses on strengthening Montpellier's presence around tackle zones. By winning collisions and protecting ball carriers, the team aims to force Toulouse into more cleanups, disrupting their fast ball progression. In the previous final, Montpellier struggled in these areas, and Caudullo admits the need to address these weaknesses. The challenge for Montpellier is not necessarily to beat Toulouse on their field of play but to prevent them from reaching full power, as Caudullo is aware of the potential consequences if Toulouse achieves that level of performance.