Q: Compared to the game against Italy, what should be corrected against Ireland?
A: "What needs to be improved is the number of faults we have been able to concede. We have real work (to do) on discipline, even if, from competition to competition, things are getting better and better. better. We are a fairly disciplined team but, in this match, we were a little less disciplined. What urgently needs to be corrected is our discipline. Ireland is the most disciplined team in Europe. (only six penalties conceded against Wales, Ed.) We will therefore have to focus on our game, our discipline and try to make as few mistakes as possible, not to make mistakes, to hurt them on their points weak, but also stick to the score".
Q: How did you feel in the second line, which is not your usual position?
A: "I felt very good, I didn't miss any benchmarks, I was very well supported by the staff and the players during the conquest phases, so it went pretty well. It makes me happy. well, it allows me to have another game, to be tougher. (Saturday) We expect a big fight in front, whether in the mauls or in the scrum. We will have to try to compete in these areas otherwise we won't be able to win".
Q: France are the last team to beat Ireland, what does that inspire you?
A: "Last year, we won at home on the wire (15-13, February 14, 2021 in Dublin, editor's note), it had been a tough fight. Ireland have always been a fairly strong team, very good on the basics, who excels in conquest. There hasn't really been a big change since then, except more confidence in them because they are undefeated since their defeat against us. And then they also beat a great nation like the All Blacks. They have a game which is much smoother, which is beautiful to see, it seems that everything is working for them. But we will try to make them doubt on Saturday".
Statements taken at a press conference
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