The announcement of the reconfinement has obviously not left indifferent the staff and the players of the XV of France.
Which draws from it one more reason to honor the blue jersey.
"It's a chance to be able to continue playing in this context," said the coach, Fabien Galthié.
We have no reason to complain or regret a player in an empty stadium.
Behind this empty stadium, there are millions of French people who, in front of their TV screens, are waiting for a moment of pleasure and sharing. "
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The manager of the XV of France, Raphaël Ibanez, went even further this Thursday, seeing "an additional mission" for the Blues two days before the clash against Ireland, Saturday night, at the end of the Six Nations Tournament.
“We are aware of living in an ultra-secure health bubble, but that does not prevent the players from being in constant contact with their loved ones and their families.
We are no strangers to what is happening around us, with people, friends, relatives ... who are preparing to suffer in the coming weeks. ”
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An additional mission is entrusted to us: to bring a little light, a few smiles
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Raphael Ibanez
A situation, a context which should push the Blues to transcend even more.
“It further emphasizes the mission of the XV of France, said the former hooker and captain of the Blues (
98 selections between 1996 and 2007
).
For us, who have the privilege of evolving in a very high level sporting context, it is an additional mission entrusted to us: to bring a little light, a few smiles for a few moments in front of the television to all these people, these people. supporters who are preparing to suffer. ”
“We also have thoughts that inspire us for the microcosm of rugby, these children who can no longer play, these locker rooms which are closed, these clubs which postpone match after match.
We are privileged, we are aware of it, ”added Fabien Galthié.
"This is what will live in us in the hours to come, fulfill this mission, which with the daily events, takes on even more dimension and meaning", insists the coach, a few minutes after learning of the attack which killed three people in the basilica of Nice.
And Raphaël Ibanez concluded by assuring: "the players are aware of the mission entrusted to them".
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