XV of France: is there still a pilot on the plane?. The poor draw conceded against Italy confirmed the lack of leadership.

Fabien Galthié has lost his aura, some of his deputies no longer have much credit and the shadow of Dupont hangs over a team lacking bosses. It could be worse. Sam Skinner had not seen his try refused by the Australian referee Nic Berry. If Paolo Garbisi had placed his ball firmly on his tee so as not to have to rush to send it to the right post in the stoppage time on Sunday.