He played for Toulouse (including winning the Heineken Champions Cup and the Top 14) between 1990 and 1996, and then for Dax and Castres before retiring as a player in 2005.

Following the departure of Guy Novès, manager of Stade Toulouse since 1993, Mola was chosen to replace Noves at the club in 2018.

After finishing 12th in the TOP14, Toulouse recruited players including Antoine Dupont, Charlie Faumuina, Zack Holmes and Cheslin Kolbe.

[6] Mola coaches a fast, off-loading, carefree approach, and has a strong squad,[7] and sees top-level success as a long-term project.

[8] He has emphasised a family atmosphere at the club, and the presence of young leaders and experienced players.