This clash against
South Africa
is long overdue.
How do you approach it?
Yoram Moefana:
Our first match against Australia was tough, but we quickly changed to this match against the South Africans.
We were really focused all week.
We can't wait until Saturday to play this match at the Vélodrome.
You have worked a lot on the kicking game this week. You should expect a big battle in the air on Saturday...
Yes, we could see that they play a lot on foot.
Afterwards, I'm not going to take the game on foot (
smile
), I'll leave it to 10 and 15... But if there are situations where I have to play on foot, I'll see it and I will type in front.
The South African team is a team that hunts its opponents a lot after playing on foot.
It's up to the wingers and centers to come and protect our jumper who goes to the ball.
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Do you prepare differently before playing in the center or on the wing?
Yes, there are differences but not a big gap.
I'm used to playing center whether it's 12 or 13. When I play on the wing, it's like I'm playing in 13 but a bit off.
For me, it doesn't have a big impact.
On the wing, I have to stay behind to help the back.
It happens quickly and I manage to manage it well...
We talk a lot about South African forwards, but the three-quarters are also formidable and effective...
They are very strong (
laughs
).
From new to fenders, they perform.
This weekend, it's as if we were going to have third-rows in front of us... But that's how it is, it's rugby, we'll have to go.
It's going to be fine.
“De Allende is an ox.
Like a number 8 that has been moved to the center”
How do you view the
Damian de Allende center
?
It's a real beef...
(
Laughs
) Yes, we can say that, it's a beef!
He is very punchy in his style.
Basically, it's a number 8 that we moved to the center.
He has hands, he can kick too.
Frankly, he is a very, very good player.
Is it scary?
No, it's not scary (
smile
).
Interviewed in Marcoussis
