London (AFP)
Charles Ollivon promises: "The atmosphere, the confidence ... everything is intact", explained the captain of the XV of France, Friday, on the eve of facing England, the first match of the Blues for nearly a months after sixteen proven cases of Covid-19, which resulted in the postponement of France-Scotland.
Q: How do you feel about the squad before facing England?
A: "We were all very happy to meet at Marcoussis at the start of the week. There is a good atmosphere, as usual: we all have a smile, the happiness of being together ... We started the week with one goal: this match tomorrow at Twickenham. We are lucky to be there, we are there to give everything. The speech is simple: have fun and prepare well for the week to be able to play the big matches. "
Q: Did you digest the Covid episode?
A: "We know the rules of the game, we accept them and there is no problem. Quite frankly, we met on Sunday, we were all very happy. We immediately switched to preparing for the match. . The pressure is starting to mount, it's a good thing after a very studious week. The atmosphere, the confidence ... everything is intact. The dynamic is the same as before. We want to see you tomorrow ( Saturday, Editor's note), to play this match, to continue to advance in the project. Nothing has changed. "
Q: Eddie Jones looked down on you in the fall ...
A: "A lot of things were said last year, it could have been a source of motivation for us. I did not follow everything that has been said recently but we know very well that England is us. We respect them. We respect them too. England have won the last two competitions: we know the level, the intensity and the scale of the task that awaits us. "
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