France – New Zealand: “These players are special guys”, Fabien Galthié proud of the success of the Blues
This hard fought success (30-29) this Saturday evening at the Stade de France against the All Blacks who had dominated the first period, delighted the Blues coach, delighted with the reaction of his players. Before the last match against Argentina next Friday in Saint-Denis, his team is full of confidence. Is this victory against the […]
France – New Zealand (30-29): and at the end of the suspense, the Blues capsize the Stade de France
A melting public. Outpourings. It all ended on a wire but on the right side. At the cost of fierce defense, the Blues held their success this Saturday evening in Saint-Denis against the New Zealanders who believed for a moment that they were superior. For one point (30-29), the Tricolores proved them wrong. The luminous […]
France – New Zealand: the incredible sprint of the Louis Bielle-Biarrey rocket for the Blues’ third try
Louis “Bip Bip” Bielle-Biarrey strikes again. Author of the third try for the French XV against New Zealand, the Union Bordeaux-Bègles winger took an absolutely improbable sprint to flatten the ball in the in-goal. However, he was ten meters behind his opponent Sevu Reece at the start of the action, during the kick of his […]
Rugby: images of the All Blacks in full contemplation at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Three players and several staff members came to represent the All Blacks at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Friday, the day before the summit match between the French XV and the New Zealanders. On a video posted on the New Zealand rugby team’s Instagram account, we can see Sam Cane, Josh Lord and […]
France – New Zealand: at what time and on which TV channel to watch the Blues rugby test match?
Here is finally the long-awaited shock. The French XV will have to be solid to defeat New Zealand, undefeated during this November tour after their victories against England and Ireland. Fabien Galthié relied on an experienced but also very young team. Above all, he had to compensate for certain absences like those of François Cros […]
France – New Zealand: why the All Blacks will play in white
Should we see a sign there? As three years ago for the historic victory of the Blues at the Stade de France (40-25), the All Blacks will face the XV of France in white on Saturday evening (9:10 p.m.) in Saint-Denis. A choice made to avoid confusion with the navy blue jersey of Antoine Dupont […]
XV of France: Damian Penaud and François Cros forfeit the clash against the All Blacks
Two absences which could weigh heavily for the XV of France. Winger Damian Penaud and third row François Cros are not available to face the All Blacks on Saturday evening (9:10 p.m.) at the Stade de France, according to information from L’Equipe that we can confirm. The two men, executives of Fabien Galthié’s group, will […]
XV of France: Attissogbe victim of a knee sprain and withdrawal against New Zealand
Winger Théo Attissogbe, injured in a knee this Saturday during the victory against Japan (52-12), is out of the match next Saturday against New Zealand, unlike second row Thibaud Flament, announced the Federation French rugby team on Sunday evening. Théo Attissogbe, who had replaced the ailing Damian Penaud at short notice, celebrated his third start […]
“We will have to be better”: after crushing Japan, the French XV thinks of the All Blacks
You don’t pass forty points to an opponent every day at the Stade de France. But let’s be honest, you don’t play a team as weak as Japan every day to kick off their fall tour. So yes, the XV of France unfolded (52-12) on Saturday evening, with an almost too easy offensive festival of […]
France – Japan (52-12): “A good preparation match”, Fabien Galthié appreciated the success of the Blues
A clear score (52-12) and a walk at the Stade de France against the overwhelmed Japanese… Fabien Galthié, the coach of the Blues had reason to appear relaxed when he appeared in front of the press this Saturday evening a few minutes after the match. His gaze is now turned towards the big meeting of […]