Nice (AFP)
In balance with Brice Dulin to start at the back Saturday in Italy for the opening of the Six Nations Tournament, Anthony Bouthier assures that "the competition is healthy" between them and that he succeeds in disregarding the bad passage of Montpellier in Top 14.
Q: By joining the XV of France, do you manage to put aside the difficult situation your club Montpellier is currently experiencing in the league?
A: "It's not easy the first few days, but we still manage to quickly move on to devote ourselves to this preparation for the Tournament. We are well helped by the staff. We are also starting to get used to it. to switch to the France team when you are no longer in Montpellier. "
Q: How do you live, after starting the first six matches of the Galthié era, this new competition in Blue with Brice Dulin, who distinguished himself last fall?
A: "The competition, I've always had it. Last year there was Thomas (Ramos) too and it's true that I had the chance to play the first six matches. But as you say, Brice had some great matches in the fall, so ... The competition is healthy, we get along well, we help each other out on the pitch for the team, after which it will be the choice of coaches for Saturday. It's already great to be able to participate in this preparation with the France team, whether I'm starting, replacing or outside the group. "
Q: Is this in a way the end of your honeymoon with the France team?
A: "It went very well last year for me in the Top 14, then afterwards in the France team. Everything was going well, there was only positive. It's true that I then had this injury in the club in November, with complicated matches too. But in my head and physically, I'm 100% today. I really switched with the France team, where everything is going well. I'm lined up this weekend, I'll be on top. "
Interview at a press conference
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