Warren Gatland, coach of Wales, reacted after qualifying his team for the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup in Japan. The Welsh won 20-19 against France this Saturday.
"France played very well, but was not lucky," he said in a press conference, acknowledging that the Blues had "really improved since the last tournament of six nations." "I'm proud of my players who continued to fight for the win, showed character," said the Welsh coach.
Red card: "the right decision has been made"
While at the start of the second half, Frenchman Sebastien Vahaamahina took a red card for a nudge against a Welshman, Warren Gatland reacted to the arbitration decision, which he deems correct. "The French red card - the right decision was made - Sébastien Vahaamahina had a misjudgment - there is testosterone in a rugby match.