The first of his 50 selections dates back to June 16, 2012. Which makes Romain Taofifenua the oldest active Blue ahead of Gaël Fickou (first in March 2013) and Uini Atonio (November 2014).
The solid second line of the Lyon club, LOU, therefore has the experience to compare the eras, to analyze "the painful period" (dixit Fabien Galthié after the draw against Italy, 13-13, in Lille) that crosses the French XV since its elimination in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Originally from Wallis and Futuna, son of Willy Taofifenua, legend (among others) of FC Grenoble, the future Racing 92 player is economical, but thoughtful.
For Le Figaro, the man who will take his place on the bench on Sunday (4 p.m.) in Cardiff (as often, given his status as a “
finisher
” in the mind of the coach) has forced his discretion to express his feelings.
And show your confidence.
The Blues, he assures, will quickly become competitive again.
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