The big victory against Japan (42-23) is not enough for them: the Blues want to “go further”, assured the captain of the XV of France Charles Ollivon, Friday, on the eve of the second test match against the Brave Blossoms .
Is it difficult to motivate yourself when you find a team that you have largely dominated?
Charles Ollivon:
“We will above all try to do better.
The whole team, all the staff, we want to go further than the first match.
We are obliged to progress in a lot of sectors.
We have done serious preparation, we want to go further, higher, faster … in our game, in what we have accomplished on the field.
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“We have actually seen the difference in terms of the composition on the alignment in touch: they will have more height but also more speed.
We worked on different scenarios: we will adapt and build on our strengths.
We made a good score on the sidelines last week, they will try to counter us.
We are ready to compete, even if there will be more adversity.
It's up to us to respond."
What is it like to evolve with Maxime Lucu, with whom you started in Saint-Pée-sur-Nivelle?
“It's something quite unique.
Already, being in the France team is unique here, with a childhood friend... It's very strong and, to be honest, it's quite difficult to describe.
Meeting up with friends is a lot of pride.
Not just for us but for everyone.
It is a real happiness, a real pleasure to be here.”