Do not trust the good humor that reigns in the streets of Cardiff a few hours before the kick-off of Wales-France. At 4:45 p.m. local time, all eyes will turn to the Principality Stadium where the XV of France will want to confirm its excellent start to the Tournament. In Saint Mary Street, the epicenter of Welsh supporterism, the French fans are fraternizing for the moment with their local counterparts. In a few minutes, everyone will only have eyes for their selection.
Coming from La Rochelle (Charentes-Maritimes) and streaked with red white blue, Claude was convinced by his Welsh friend Wayne to discover Cardiff on a match day. “This atmosphere is incredible. The stadium is in the city center. No need for transport everything is possible on foot, "smiles the supporter of La Rochelle, sporting a badge on the chest on which it is written in English" Please be nice to me. It's my first time in Wales ”(*). "It will be hard for the French team but we believe it," says the retiree. Wayne, his Franco-Welsh friend, nods, a tricolor on his shoulders. “There is clearly a change in attitude. Expectations are high after two victories. The Blues Galthié version please as confirmed by a recent Odoxa poll.
In front of a famous pub which offers the retransmission of the match, a group of Grenoblois puts back their wigs and hats after the repeated wind gusts which sweep the city center of Cardiff. “It's been a while since Galthié should have taken over the French team, says one. In a word I would say that these Blues are exciting. His friend Franck assures that even a defeat could not lower the love side of the Habs. "It would break the rhythm, that's all. To progress you will have to go through defeats anyway. ” "In two games, we had more fun than in several years," says Loïc.
(*) Please be nice, this is my first trip to Wales "