XV of France: the new performance director reveals behind the scenes of the physical preparation of the players before the Six Nations. Nicolas Jeanjean deciphers the use of data, the quest for peak form and pleads for long periods of rest for the Blues.

The World Cup marked the end of the adventure for three members of Fabien Galthié's staff. Laurent Labit, three-quarter coach, was replaced by Patrick Arlettaz (ex-Perpignan); Karim Ghezal, in charge of the conquest, by Laurent Sempéré. Thibault Giroud, the performance director, by his deputy, NicolasJeanjean.