Danny McGuire thinks the Super League system isn’t doing Toulouse any favours

DANNY McGuire admits the Super League – and the cost of living crisis – are making Toulouse’s survival even more difficult.

But the Hull KR interim boss wants to make it even tougher by leading his side to victory.

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Olympique are currently two points behind bottom of the table with six games remaining and many people say they should have at least a year before relegation.

And McGuire believes the British system is doing little for Sylvain Houles’ men, any more than the bills are skyrocketing this side of the Channel.

He said: “I have a little sympathy. To be honest I don’t think we make it easy for them.

“I’m all for trying things in new areas and the Catalans have been successful, but it will be a few more years for Toulouse to succeed.

“That means more investment, more time – we don’t make it easy for them to see the longer-term picture.

“Relegation is built into our culture – it’s not really British sport without relegation – but I wouldn’t have a problem if they had a time to adjust and adapt.

“That can help them develop their own players because I think that’s the only way they’ll be successful. Hacking and moving is not a good model for them.

“It’s a really big challenge for them when they come and expect to adapt and adapt in a year’s time. I’m very interested in them doing well because it’s good for the game to have another French team in the Super League.

“Toulouse is a huge city and friends have gone to Toulouse to see Leeds – but times are tough and not many fans have the wherewithal to see their team there.

“That also makes it more difficult for Toulouse!”

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McGuire welcomes back several older heads for tonight’s clash, but youngster Phoenix Laulu-Togaga’e will start at full-back.

And the 19-year-old admits dad Quentin, who is still playing at Sheffield, is passing on ips on how he should play.

He said: “Dad gives me advice every day, he looks at training and matches and it’s good to give me specific advice.

“I ask him for tips. I still live with him, so I can’t escape him!”