A presidential visit to attack a capital week. The XV of France received Monday afternoon Emmanuel Macron in his den of Marcoussis the day after his victory (41-15) against Georgia in Bordeaux and five days to challenge the All Blacks at the Stade de France to complete their autumn tour before a shock against the benchmark of world rugby. The Head of State, accompanied by his wife Brigitte, came to Essonne to share the meal of Antoine Dupont and his gang. Shortly after his arrival, the tenant of the Élysée also spoke with the XV of France women, who dominated New Zealand (38-13) on Saturday.
"Bravo, great victory, there is nothing more to stop you from here to the World Cup," said Emmanuel Macron to the Blue.
The latter then asked him if he planned to come and attend one of their meetings of the competition, scheduled from October 8 to November 12, 2022 in New Zealand.
“I have to go to New Zealand but it depends on other deadlines, slipped according to RMC Emmanuel Macron, referring to the presidential election scheduled beforehand.
I rather want before.
On the Tournament, this is the right meeting.
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Emmanuel Macron also visited the players of the XV of France, who also face New Zealand this weekend.
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After exchanging with the black Ferns, Emmanuel Macron found the Blues to whom he had already visited in September 2019 before their departure for the World Cup in Japan.
A joint lunch, therefore, where he was seated alongside Antoine Dupont to whom he wished a "happy birthday" when he arrived, before a question-and-answer session with the Blues.
"For the group, it is an inspiring time which will give energy to the whole team," said manager Raphaël Ibanez in the preamble.
We are here to listen to you, so that you can share your failures and successes with us.
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Selfies with Jalibert and Woki
After this exchange, a collective photo was organized with the Tricolores.
Then, some came to ask Emmanuel Macron for selfies.
This is the case of the opening half of the Blues, Matthieu Jalibert, who then posted the photo on his Instagram account.
His teammate at Union Bordeaux-Bègles, Cameron Woki, also shared a similar cliché with the head of state on this social network.
“A stage before the 2023 World Cup, and the win for Saturday.
Shit for Saturday ”, launched the President of the Republic before leaving the XV of France of France.
Now it's time to prepare to dominate the unbeaten All Blacks in France since 2000.