In the construction of this French team, would win in a great nation be a key moment?
Charles Ollivon.
Of course.
This is a very important step.
We know how harsh the Irish are.
It's a big test.
We are well prepared for it.
We will have answers.
But I'm sure every player will raise their level.
We will need it given the intensity that the Irish will put on.
That this meeting takes place behind closed doors constitute a golden opportunity to win in Dublin for the first time since 2011?
Ireland will play their first match of the Tournament at home.
They will be keen to show their value and their harshness in the confrontation.
Public or not, it will be a big fight, a fierce battle.
It is up to us to respond to this level of intensity.
And put a little more vice against the Irish who do not lack?
Vice is needed all the time.
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We are ready to respond in the aerial game sector
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What does the absence of the Murray-Sexton hinge change?
We know their qualities, their experience.
But we have carefully studied their replacements.
They have a little different qualities, they bring a lot of dynamism.
The scrum-half Parks in particular animates a lot around the rucks, he brings a lot of pep.
It will be necessary to be wary of it.
But we are ready, we have really analyzed their game.
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Irish play will certainly continue to be based on pressure through aerial play. Are you ready to respond to this bombardment?
It is a very technical sector which calls for a good vision.
We worked on it all week.
There will be a little rain, a little wind.
We therefore know that they will not hesitate to offer high balloons.
But we are ready to respond in this specific sector.
We have quality players here too.
We are confident.
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