Fabien Galthié, on the list of Blues for the World Cup: “We had a fairly clear vision”

“It is the fruit of four years of work with our staff. It was the construction of a team, of players, of a staff to arrive today (this Monday). It’s sport, you can get hurt, there can be mishaps, you always have to be able to change in the event of a loss or illness. »

On the announcement of the list to the players

“We had a lot of discussions with the players, we had a fairly clear vision of this deadline. But yesterday (Sunday), I took the time to spend some time with each player so that together, at 7:30 p.m., we could share this announcement. It was a very pleasant moment for some, more difficult for others. We continue to build. »

On the composition of the list

“We are in the continuity of our work, of our vision, we are consistent, we have tried to be so for four years. There are absent due to injury, I am thinking in particular of Romain Ntamack. But overall, our staff is satisfied with our selection, they are our 33 nuggets from our school (of rugby), from our education. »

On the choice to summon Jelonch and Baille

“These are choices, trade-offs. They are very important players in our history and very great players. Anthony (Jelonch) worked hard to come back. We judged that it was possible for him to return to his best level in September. We think from mid-September. And for Cyril (Baille), we judged that he could also return in mid-September. We have two left pillars, three right pillars including one who can play on the left (Dorian Aldegheri). »

On the players present in the 42 who are not part of the 33

“They worked with us in the preparation, they took part in the (preparatory) matches, they are ready to enter the group. They are considered part of the France team. »