The atmosphere is different. Unlike 2024, The fears and wear linked to the 2023 World Cup seem to belong to the past. Among other things, this is what an article written by the editorialist Gavin Mortimer in the media asserts Rugby Pass. Within the latter, the English -speaking specialist in French rugby delivers his assessment about the XV of France: “The Kings of Comeback and the Champions Cup boost French morale for the 6 nations tournament”.
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Regarding the Champions Cup, the XXL performance of clubs such as the Union Bordeaux-Bègles or the Stade Toulousain impressed across the Channel. In addition, the qualification of 12 of Top 14 clubs in the final phase has not gone unnoticed. A perceptible gap between French training and the others seems to have drawn this season.
In his paper, the editorialist relies on a certain superstition. “” “If France […] Win the Six Nations tournament, it will be with a team made up of the majority of the two most dominant clubs in Europe this season. Toulouse and Bordeaux have annihilated all their opponents in Champions Cup”He said without detours. As a reminder, 50 % of players called to Marcoussis this week are evolving either at the Bordeaux-Bègles Union, or at the Toulouse stadium.
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For the “Kings of the Comeback”, several profiles are mentioned. First of all, the editorialist evokes a second youth for Rabah Slimani, who arrived at Leinster this summer. Starting from ASM Clermont, the 35 -year right pillar was recalled in Marcoussis to prepare the XV of France for the 6 nations tournament. Thus, this return would be a boost for the Habs, but it is far from being the only one.
-Among others, He talks about the case of Pierre-Louis Barassi. If he has not worn the XV of France jersey for several years, his future in blue could regain colors. The Toulouse stadium center is expected as a holder in the absence of Gaël Fickou. Impressed by the performances of the former Lyonnais in Champions Cup, the foreign press underlines the name of the player.
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Moreover, Romain Ntamack should make a comeback this winter After a year and a half without having worn the jersey of the XV of France. In paper, Gavin Mortimer relies on statements published in the French press and explains that the Toulouse stadium player has found a certain serenity. “” “Since the arrival of my son, I have been coming to matches with real joie de vivre. Rugby is my passion, my job, but it's just a sport. We are there to have fun and give people pleasure, and afterwards, we'll see what's going on at the end. There are much more important things”He confided to Olympic Midi.
Finally, the journalist says that the XV of France arrives with A dominant posture on most of its opponents of the 6 nations tournament. In particular, he quotes England and the fact that the Blues found the fault in their game. “The time when the English terrified their opponents is over. Today, the French are terrorizing for England”He says in his paper published on Rugby Pass.
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