“Let them move a little!”, a teasing Ugo Mola puts a nice bit of pressure on the Blues

Thirteen. This is the number of players of which Ugo Mola is now deprived, at least for this first gathering of the Blues in Marcoussis. Like every year, the start of the year is never really the best time of the year for the reigning French champion, who once again finds himself with a decimated squad. Both fatalist and philosopher, the Toulouse manager confided his impressions to La Dépêche du Midi. Obviously, there is frustration but that is the rule of the game and he can only accept it.

That's the story of my life. In any case, from my life as Toulouse coach. […] Yes, frustrating. As is often the case, I like to say that if you spend your time complaining about the rules, it's because you didn't really understand the rules to begin with. We know the rules, it's frustrating (…) For me, it's certain that when I have them, I'm happy to have them. I won't hide the fact that when I see them leave, I'm always a little worried. That’s how it is, it’s the kids of divorcees, we know what it’s like, it’s part of the game!

Mola puts pressure on the Blues

Despite the various absentees to start this preparation, the XV of France leaves as being one of the favorites for this 6 Nations tournament, with Ireland. Several executives of the French team stressed that they were hungry for titles, and this single tournament won was clearly insufficient for them. Is 2025 finally the right year?

In any case, Ugo Mola, very teasing, took the liberty of putting a nice little bit of pressure on Fabien Galthié, his assistants and his players: “I remind you that this generation has only achieved one Grand Slam in 5 years, so perhaps they should move around a little!”. After all, he is losing a good part of his squad, so it would be good if there was a title at the end… It's a fair fight.