Fabien Galthié was expected at the turning point for this explosive start to the Tournament against Ireland, Grand Slam holders. The Clover players imposed their mastery, their determination against the bland and disoriented Blues, on the verge of a depressive state.
Little helped, it is true, by the game plan praised and oversold by the coach. “We favored the intensity fought over the intensity run,” he announced before the match. Have the Irish chosen to emphasize one component of a rugby match over another? Obviously not. They were content to be present in all sectors of the game, upwind and offshore, in combat as... This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 85% left to discover.