the dazzling revival of French flair
ANALYSIS – The XV of France shone with its talents and a shared desire to hit hard and fast. We had been thinking about it for two years. The audacious and magnificent revival of Romain Ntamack, initiated from his in-goal against the All Blacks last November, was an undeniable illustration of this. But, against the […]
35th defeat in a row for Italy swept away in Ireland
Ireland made short work of Italy (57-6), this Sunday, on the occasion of the 3rd day of the Six Nations Tournament. A long ordeal for the Nazionale, forced to evolve to 13 from the 20th minute (rule of deficiency after the exit of its two hookers) and which conceded nine tries, with in particular doubled […]
the favorites and scratches of our special correspondent
Find out what caught the attention of our journalist present at Murrayfield: the fervor of the French supporters, a Superdupont; but also Jaminet in distress or the unbearable question about the Grand Slam… Special Envoy to Edinburgh Favorites supersonic superdupont We play the 8e minute. The match is still in its observation phase. When Antoine […]
reduced to 13, the Bleuets win in Scotland
The France under-20 team won 30-17 in Scotland on Friday evening as part of the third day of the Six Nations Tournament in the category, despite two red cards. The French, reduced to 14 from the 13th minute after the exclusion of Jefferson Joseph, however largely dominated the debates in the first half, concluded with […]
“Why shouldn’t we be the kings of the aerial game against Scotland?”
The coach of the XV of France revealed the axes of work before the trip to Murrayfield, this Saturday (3:15 p.m.), as part of the 3e day of the Six Nations Tournament. Why did you choose to shift Moefana from the center to the wing rather than starting a real winger?Fabien Galthié: First Yoram made […]
who is Joey Carbery, Jonathan Sexton’s successor?
Jonathan Sexton, injured and forfeited against the XV of France, it is Joey Carbery who will try to fuel the game of Ireland this Saturday at the Stade de France. Zoom on the successor to the legend of the Clover. Joey Carbery will enter the deep end at the age of 26, at the Stade […]
France-Ireland, sound and fury
A real clash at the top this Saturday (5:45 p.m.) at the Stade de France between the two Grand Slam contenders. “We are going to live the sublime”, promised the coach, Fabien Galthié. Hostilities always begin with words. James Ryan, captain of Ireland in the absence of Jonathan Sexton, package, drew the first. “We come […]
Danty package, who to pair with Fickou in the center?
The center of La Rochelle was hit in the ankle against Italy and will be absent against Ireland. The Blues staff have several options to replace him against Ireland. A major absentee for the clash against Ireland. The French Rugby Federation announced on Monday the package of Jonathan Danty (29 years old, 12 caps), hit […]
“The favorite XV of France is a very big word”
The center of La Rochelle, successful during his last outings with the XV of France, refuses the label of favorites attached to the Blues as the Tournament approaches. After finishing twice in second place in the Tournament and beating the All Blacks in November, is the ambition of the Blues to win this edition?Jonathan Danty : […]
Toulouse positive, Galthié must review his plans
The positive players – Dupont, Ntamack, Baille, Jelonch, Mauvaka – will not go to Aubagne on Sunday evening to prepare for the Six Nations Tournament. They will join their tricolor partners later in the week. The captain of the XV of France, Antoine Dupont, but also the pillar Cyril Baille and, very probably Romain Ntamack, […]