when Savea talks about Dupont and wants him to avoid “making a show”

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The All Blacks did not come to Europe this fall to take a beating. Seen less strong than at a certain period, they nevertheless showed that they should not be buried too quickly. After winning in England, then in Ireland, they aspire to achieve the pass of 3 against the XV of France. And for that, they believe that they must muzzle Antoine Dupont.

Savea talks about Dupont

“We know the threat that Antoine Dupont represents. He is a key player for the Blues. Fortunately, we toughened our defense and our strategy to nullify the threat it poses,” launched the 3^e Ardie Savea line from the hotel currently occupied by the All Blacks since their arrival in France.

Savea added: “if we do not impose ourselves physically against the French pack, we will then allow Antoine Dupont to be able to put on his show. We can avoid this while still respecting the class it has. Some people can't stop it, but we will try to do it on Saturday.” Clearly, the All Blacks have identified danger number 1.

Galthié wary of the All Blacks

On the Blues side, we are very wary of the New Zealanders. Especially Fabien Galthié, even if he has never lost as French coach against the All Blacks. “I think it’s a team that is settling scores after having had difficult years. She wants to regain world leadership, clearly.”

The national coach even believes that “it’s been a long time since we’ve played All Blacks at this level”.

“We saw that they were very good in the pure conquest phases, in the line combat, in the aerial game, the ground game. And there is always as much speed in their 3/4 or movement in their 3rd line The challenge is immense for us, and at the same time fantastic.

A clash which could perhaps prove to be tighter than the opening match of the 2023 World Cup between the two teams (27-13)…

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