“What a player, frankly”, Olivier Magne praises the playing intelligence of one of the Blues

The reaction of the French XV in the second half of their match against the All Blacks led to a multiplication of reactions and analyses. The first half did not usher in much good, even if Romain Buros' try had given some momentum to this French team. The dynamic continued into the second act.

“It was he who printed the collective strategy”

Many have rightly praised the Blues' capacity for resilience. Olivier Magne, who analyzed this meeting for Midi Olympique, evokes an ability to remain standing during the storm. The French have, according to the established expression, let the storm pass. And for him. there is one player who has been an exceptional leader in guiding the French group through this zone of turbulence, and that is Thomas Ramos. The former third row praised the merits and the intelligence of the game of the Blues opener, his finesse in analyzing the situation.

This French team knows what it can rely on. She knows her strengths and weaknesses. She knows what she can do and what she shouldn't venture into. It may seem trivial, but it requires a lot of intelligence. And in Thomas Ramos she has a player of great intelligence. It was he who printed the collective strategy. No doubt he quickly understood that he had to let the storm pass in the first half, not try to overplay, not enter into the duel. He set the tempo, he played in tune. What a player, honestly.

We will expect Thomas Ramos to be at least as inspired against Argentina.