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I can't be happier, happier, than to see what a mess they're in.
The words are strong and are signed Guy Novès, invited to react to the news of the Laporte-Altrad trial, where the two men incur a prison sentence.
The former coach of the XV of France (2016-2017), whose enmity with Bernard Laporte is public knowledge, concluded his public intervention at Onet-le-Château (Aveyron) with these words, therefore, where he shares of his joy at seeing his former boss struggling with justice, who will hand down his judgment on December 13.
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Fired for “serious misconduct” in 2017, Novès described a non-existent relationship with Laporte, whom he would have seen only three times in a year.
He also had few feelings for Serge Simon, described throughout the evening as "
the other bran
" according to comments reported by
Center-Presse
,
present at the evening organized by a local company.
"No impact on player performance"
The former successful coach of Stade Toulousain, who recounted his memories at length with the Rouge et Noir, said on the other hand that he was serene about the ability of the XV of France to ignore the context in view of the 2023 World Cup at home.
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I don't believe that what is happening at the moment at the federation can impact the players.
They are in their bubble, among friends.
They want to play and be the best, that's what matters to them.
It will, in my opinion, have no impact on their performance.
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