The Blues got acquainted this Friday with the Principality Stadium of Cardiff - formerly Millenium -, stadium where will be held this Saturday (5:45 pm) the third match of the XV of France in the Six Nations Tournament, the first outside of the 2020 edition. And recognition was not a luxury in an enclosure where Charles Ollivon's teammates are promised hell. After two successes against England and Italy at home, the captain of the Blues knows that the challenge awaits them is enormous and that the lack of experience of his partners can play. In the last ten meetings between the two selections, the Welsh have won nine.
A new test in Cardiff
Charles Ollivon. “This is the first away game from this Tournament. This is necessarily special. We prepared it well this week. There is more than ... If it is a maturity test? Yes, as against England and Italy. It's one more step. […] We come here to seek confidence. These are the moments that bring it. We can talk about training and all the work but nothing can replace matches. "
Warm expected atmosphere
Charles Ollivon. “We talked about it a little bit during the week but we didn't make a ton of it. We stayed focused on rugby proper. We are all aware of the opponent we will face tomorrow (Saturday) but we must keep energy. "
Raphaël Ibanez. “We are delighted and happy to discover this stadium. This silent aspect of the stadium is almost suspect today (Friday). It will change tomorrow. "
The controversy launched by Wales accusing France of cheating
The lack of experience of the Blues
Charles Ollivon. “We are all aware of the past but without it being a strategy on our part, we want to create our own story. Even if you often remember that we lack experience, we are not kids! "
The composition of the starting XV
France: Bouthier - Thomas, Vakatawa, Vincent, Fickou - (o) Ntamack, (m) Dupont - Ollivon (cap.), Alldritt, Cros - Willemse, Le Roux - Haouas, Marchand, Baille
