As most of the extension or departure files are resolved or close to conclusion at Stade Toulousain, three final players remain in negotiation. Thomas Ramos and François Cros have officially left the club, while Dorian Aldegheri and Cyril Baille are considering whether to pursue a final adventure elsewhere or retire. Meanwhile, Clément Vergé and Emmanuel Meafou have signed contract extensions, and Anthony Jelonch and David Ainu’u have brought optimism. The end of summer has been a busy time at Stade Toulousain, but the quick resolution of these player matters has allowed the club to prepare for potential new signings. Now, only three players under the orders of coach Ugo Mola still have their futures uncertain. Designated as the new priority, the Argentine second row Efraín Elías is now the new hot topic for the management. At 22, the player arrived in Haute-Garonne in 2024 from the South American club Dogos XV, based in Córdoba. Given his age, he cannot be registered among the hopes, which is considered in the salary cap. As a result, the Toulouse officials will have to consider his salary within the salary cap of the professional group. In absolute terms, the case of the Argentine international, who has six caps for his country, should not pose too many problems. Dépêche du Midi recently confirmed that Stade Toulousain had “a clear will to keep him” for the coming seasons. This is not surprising, given the player's development. For his first season in France, in 2024-2025, the Argentine played only five small matches in Top 14. In the most recent season, he appeared in 21 matches in Top 14 and had an appearance in the Champions Cup. Appreciated by Mola and his staff, he is expected to be in the Pink City for the coming years. After the Argentine international, the cases of two players currently injured will also be at the heart of the discussions. Nelson Épée (25 years old) and Malachi Hawkes (23 years old) will be at the end of their contract in June next year. Out for a period, the first is injured on a foot and had to undergo surgery. The second, victim of an Achilles tendon rupture at the end of March last year, is expected to return by the end of the year. Although both players are in similar contractual situations, their future at Stade Toulousain is not decided on the same aspects. For the Olympic champion, it depends on his ambitions. If the latter wishes to continue performing under the colors of France 7, without having too important salary ambitions, Stade Toulousain could extend his contract. This would allow him to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics while being contractually tied to the club. The red and black team would benefit from the 100,000 euro international credit offered to those who provide a player to the seven-a-side selection. For reference, he was called up for six of the nine tournaments of the SVNS during the previous season. However, if he wishes to redirect towards the XV, he could be led to discover new horizons. For the forward player, Stade Toulousain counts on him as a future solution at his position. Particularly mobile and powerful, the Australian of origin can also play as a prop or on the right side of the pack. However, during his loan to Provence Rugby, last season, he mainly settled with the number 3 in the back. Thus, the club would like to see how Malachi Hawkes recovers from his injury, to then install him as one of the key players on the right side of his pack. If he manages to raise his level even further, he could even discover the international level. Indeed, the player was interested in the idea of representing the French XV, which is perpetually in search of good elements at his position. In parallel with the extensions and departures, the question of arrivals also arises. For now, only one new signature is known. It is the flanker from Aviron Bayonnais, Esteban Capilla (23 years old). He would have signed a contract until 2030, after a fierce battle between several Top 14 teams. For now, no information on another new player has leaked. However, beyond the arrivals for the medium or long term, Stade Toulousain will undoubtedly have to recruit multiple World Cup jokers. For cause, nine weekends of doubles are planned during the Australian World Cup, while about twenty players from Haute-Garonne are expected to go to Oceania from October 1st.