Six nations: the Blues ready to face Ireland "more dangerous than ever"

This is a first big meeting for the final victory at the Six Nations Tournament.

At 4 p.m. Sunday, the Blues will face the Irish team in Dublin.

After a convincing victory in Italy 50-10, the group of Fabien Galthié will this time face a stronger opposition.

This match is all the more important for the XV of France in case of victory, it would eliminate the Irish from the title race, the team having already lost a match against Wales.

Dual objective

The goal of the Blues is therefore twofold: to place well in the standings and to rule out a direct rival.

But beware, warns center Gaël Fickou, injured Ireland is even more dangerous.

"It's away, it's a big game, they lost last week so we know they'll be waiting for us. They've been one of the best European teams for 10 years. Good for us because we love to take up challenges, that's why we play rugby. We can't wait to be there, "he said at the microphone of Europe 1.

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Irish revenge, that delighted the Blues.

Their state of mind seems to have changed over the past few months.

Players now run to difficulty, enjoy challenges and are no longer afraid.

On the contrary, they want to do battle in the face of adversity, aware that this will only make their victory more beautiful. 

"We came back", assures Fabien Galthié

"We must prepare to live this match with as much solidity and density as possible," said XV de France coach Fabien Galthié.

He is convinced that his team, "back" at the top of the ranking, can still improve.

"What matters is the result. We won eight out of ten games and we are going to be even better. We are already better than last year and we still have some leeway. We came back because we are classified. fourth among the top four nations in the world. And we are looking to keep moving forward. "