DEBATE
Victorious against Tonga last Sunday, the team of France assured its qualification for the quarterfinals before even facing England on Saturday, for the last group match. Beyond the three victories acquired in three games, it is mainly the game produced and the control of the XV of France that questions. Our rugby consultant Eric Blanc believes that "the goal is achieved" but that "the World Cup is not successful". "From the quarter-finals, we will have to propose something else, the team of France is much too friable", continues the consultant, who was with the side of François Trillo the guest of Europe 1 Sport Sunday evening.
No constancy, no continuity
"The problem of this team in France for about eight years is consistency and continuity.It is carried by a few flashes, some individualities but we are too friable, undisciplined, we make too many hands", continues to analyze the old player. "Fifteen in front of Tonga is way too much."
And for Eric Blanc, it is clear, these "blows" will not be enough, he thinks, to beat a world top rugby world. "The rugby world has evolved so much, the teams are prepared physically and technically, the refereeing has changed with the video.This makes me that I do not believe in a feat of the team of France."
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I am rather satisfied with the qualification of the team of France, there is waste but also talent and dazzling
The XV of France held its rank and "still figure as the only nation in the northern hemisphere to reach the quarter-finals in the nine editions of the World Cup", as recalled François Trillo. "I am quite satisfied with the qualification of the France team given the presence of Argentina and England.There are many young players in this team with Romain Ntamack, Antoine Dupont, Grégory Alldritt. discover this high level at 'speed big V' There is waste but also talent and dazzling, "said the former player of the France team.
Need a reference match
The Blues have been able to get together in the difficulty on the first three games. A very good first half against Argentina and Tonga, a seductive last quarter against the United States allowed the Blues to win but against a opponent of a larger caliber, the scenario could be quite different. "The French team had taken 44 in February [against England at the VI Nations, ed], there had been many changes.There I think the team has more structure, it is Now, how will it last and be consistent over 80 minutes? "asks Francois Trillo again. First elements of response will be provided Saturday against England, before entering the final phase, presumably against Wales or Australia, two big caliber.