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Rugby: Emmanuel Macron went to encourage the Blues before the shock against the All Blacks

2021-11-15T15:27:18.841Z


The President of the Republic was visiting this Monday at the National Rugby Center in Marcoussis, where he had lunch with the women's and men's teams.


The President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron, visiting Monday at the national rugby center in Marcoussis, wished "

the win

" to the Blues five days before their match against the All Blacks, after congratulating the women's team which has largely dominated (38-13) New Zealand on Saturday.

"

Bravo, great victory, there is nothing more to stop you from here to the World Cup

", which will be held from October 8 to November 12, 2022 in New Zealand, declared the president to the address of the captain of the Bleues, Gaëlle Hermet.

The President of the Republic went to meet the Blues, victorious against the Black Ferns on Saturday in Pau.

POOL / REUTERS

After having shared the lunch of the XV of France, the president then settled in the hall of honor for an exchange with the players.

"

For the group, it's an inspiring time that 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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The navigator Thomas Coville, the starred chef Guy Savoy, the businessman and former president of the Stade Français Max Guazzini have already participated in these meetings with the players.

On his arrival on the steps of the residence of the XV of France, the president had not failed to wish a "

happy birthday

" to the captain of the male XV, Antoine Dupont, who celebrates his 25th birthday on Monday.

The President of the Republic during lunch in Marcoussis, alongside Antoine Dupont and Raphaël Ibanez.

LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP

And just before leaving, during the group photo with the Blues, Emmanuel Macron wished "

the win

" and launched "

shit

" for Saturday to the players of the XV of France, who remain on two victories this fall, against the Pumas ( 29-20) and Georgians (41-15), before challenging the formidable New Zealanders.

Source: lefigaro

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