XV de France - Destins Mêlés - S07E01 : Retour en pleine puissance

France Rugby

28 Jan 202407:40

Summary

TLDRThe French rugby team gathers for training camp before the Six Nations Championship. Head coach Fabien Galthié and new forwards coach Karim Ghezal work to implement their game plan and strategy. The players bond during intense training sessions and team building activities. They aim to move forward after a difficult loss to South Africa. Galthié encourages the players to visualize success and fully express their talent on the field. The team focuses on preparation as they build towards their first match against Ireland.

Takeaways

😊 It was good for the team to get together after a difficult loss, to reset and start a new cycle
👍 Uini Atonio and Romain Taofifénua showed up despite initial hesitation, thanks to them
❓ Romain wants to break William Servat's caps record?
😃 The team spirit and bonds between players feel authentic and welcoming
🤔 Observing to find my place in the team little by little
🏉 Performance and winning is central to the team's focus and will help us move forward
⚠️ Important to stop the maul from going around us and conceding territory
👥 Players on the edges are key to apply pressure and stop the maul from spreading
🤝 Working well with the other coaches to build an attacking system the players can express themselves in
😤 Use the energy from the South Africa loss during the 6 Nations; express your talent fully

Q & A

Why did the team gather together?
-They gathered to move forward after a difficult loss to South Africa and start a new cycle heading into the Six Nations tournament.
Who unexpectedly showed up to the team gathering?
-Uini Atonio, who had said he wasn't coming, showed up with Romain Taofifénua.
What record does Romain Taofifénua want to break?
-Taofifénua wants to break William Servat's record for most selections for the French national team.
How does the new coach describe the team culture?
-He says the bonds between the players are authentic and sincere, and it's an welcoming group focused on performance.
What are the coach's keys around lineouts, attack, and defense?
-Finding alignment with the other coaches (Shaun, Patrick, William) on priorities in those areas under the supervision of Fabien Galthié.
What advice did the coach give the team after the loss to South Africa?
-He advised them to use that energy positively towards victory in the Six Nations tournament.
What is the team's focus and strategy moving forward?
-Having a very clear and simple strategy to put full energy into the next match on Feb 2nd against Italy, building coherent plans and visualizing roles.
Why was the training week before Italy critical?
-It was the only week they can fully prepare away from matches to implement gameplay changes.
Who was cooking the traditional food, and what is it called?
-Henry Tuilagi was cooking it - it's called Umu in Futuna. It's a coconut-based dish traditionally cooked underground.
Why was sharing the meal meaningful for the team?
-It was a privileged moment of cultural sharing and bonding after two hard days of training.