Nice (AFP)

For their return to the field two days after the victory against Scotland (32-3) in Nice in preparation for the World Cup, the Blues have received the support of some 200 fans or just enthusiastic fans, come to assist to a public training.

There was sunshine and smiles on the faces at the Arboras stadium, training ground of the XV of France until Thursday and his departure for Edinburgh, where he will find the XV of Chardon on the road that will take him to Japan ( September 20-November 2).

On those of the players, after this success mastered. And those of the public, mostly local, delighted to be able to see closely the Blues, during this training of about 45 minutes followed by a session of dedications and "selfies". For which Fabien Galthié, arrived as assistant in view of the World Cup before becoming the coach, was in great demand.

45 minutes at a quick trot to review game launches and defense, where Saturday's holders were opposed to substitutes or players outside the group. Including Anthony Belleau, aligned to the position of first center with Romain Ntamack in front of him at the opening.

Only scrum-half Maxime Machenaud and third-line Wenceslas Lauret, injured in one thigh, trained separately. They should logically be too fair for revenge on Saturday.

No Virimi Vakatawa either: the center of Racing 92 is still in Paris, awaiting the results of new exams, following an injury to a calf, to know if he will join the group to replace Geoffrey Doumayrou, package because of an injury to an Achilles tendon.

- Guirado and Camara fit? -

On the other hand, captain Guilhem Guirado (ribs) and third line Yacouba Camara (thigh) seem fit since they normally participated in the session. Preceded, for those who have not played, a more sustained training, before returning to the serious things for all Tuesday.

Seriously, the Blues have demonstrated Saturday at the Allianz Riviera, and the public on Monday has appreciated the progress made since the disturbing Six Nations Tournament.

"I found that there was better, that we were more solid in defense, a fairly aggressive team that cut the outside, and more fluid attack.We held well during the 80 minutes, there no cracking as it happened before "estimated with the AFP Benjamin.

Dressed in a Polo shirt bearing the French XV's logo and coming to neighboring Mougins with his little sister, he gives credit to the progress made at Galthié: "I think that Galthié has brought his leg, that it's working harder. it was a little soft knee. "

He waits, however, confirmation against another opposition, like Michel, Nice for whom "we must not rely on this match, there were ghosts in front". "We will be able to judge them more Saturday against a Scotland in full," he adds.

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