Six Nations: why the XV of France worries so much. Dominated by Ireland, the Blues have many problems to resolve if they hope to win in Scotland this Saturday.

“We are clearly facing a difficult period,” agreed the coach. After the failure in the quarter-final of the World Cup against South Africa, his team was expected to bounce back at the opening of the Six Nations Tournament. And the blow was hard. A 38-17 debacle, the heaviest defeat since the start of his mandate.