Move along, nothing to see.
The coach of the XV of France Fabien Galthié denied any responsibility in the fiasco of the health bubble of the Blues, affected by 17 cases of Covid-19 after their match against Ireland.
The boss of the French, still in contention for the Grand Slam in the Six Nations Tournament, took refuge behind the investigation of the French Rugby Federation, which exonerates him of any fault in these contaminations despite his exits from the bubble sanitary.
Does he blame himself for something?
"Absolutely not", assured the former coach of Montpellier Thursday at the press conference dedicated to the announcement of the composition of the team responsible for facing England at Twickenham on Saturday (5.45 p.m.).
But which has been largely devoted to questions about the role of the coach in this case.
"No risk does not exist"
“All of my actions and actions have been in full compliance with the health protocol.
It protects us well, even very well, ”said Fabien Galthié, repeating like a mantra that“ zero risk does not exist ”.
"What is important is the report," said the coach of the XV of France.
He synthesized the origin of the Covid episode.
"It is enough to take note of it", slipped the person concerned, stressing that the document had been validated by the Minister of National Education and Sports, Jean-Michel Blanquer.
Tensions with the players, annoyed by the wrongly questioning of a physical trainer?
"We exchanged, shared a lot, we were very connected between players and staff," insisted Fabien Galthié.
Critics of the FFR's management of the crisis?
“This is part of the exposure of the French rugby team, continued the coach.
We are very exposed and very popular.
We must accept to hear the criticisms, which have been positive for two years, and also the others.
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In short, no room for self-criticism or regret during this first exchange of the coach of the XV of France with the media since the victory in Ireland (15-13), almost a month ago.
Just the desire "to switch very quickly to rugby", as he explained when answering the first question related to Covid-19 in his group.
And to hope that a victory in England chases the questions around the gray areas of this health failure.
