Arriving in 2019, Fabien Galthié extended until 2028, i.e. after the next World Cup which will be held in 2027 in Australia. The French Rugby Federation still has time to find a successor, but a new candidate seems to emerge after Ronan O'Gara, who has several times mentioned the possibility of leading the French XV.
If the failure of the 2023 World Cup is still in everyone's mind, the results of Fabien Galthié has been more than positive since his arrival at the head of XV of France. We must not forget the 80% of victories during his first term, but above all a French rugby that has been completely relaunched after a dark decade, with many players who are now among the best on the planet.
After Galthié…
This is the case ofAntoine Dupontwho no longer needs to be presented as he seems to have become a world star, both in terms of sport and in terms of image. And the relationship with Galthié seems to be rather good, since it was he who offered her the role of captain of the XV of Francewhich he recently resumed after his absence due to Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The love story between the scrum half and his coach could continue well after the end of the current quadrennium!
Place for Ugo Mola?
According to information from Figaro, Ugo Line would be about to extend with the Toulouse Stadium until 2031, he who has been in office since 2015. But the very interesting factor is that in this new contract there would be a clause that could be activated after the 2027 World Cup to free him, if ever the FFR came to offer him the position of Fabien Galthié. There is no doubt that Antoine Dupont will be more than happy to reunite with the XV of France the one who manages him in club and with whom he has already won four Shields of Brennus and two titles in Champions Cup.
