Present this Wednesday at a press conference, Thibaud Flament notably mentioned the complicated start of the fall tour of the French XV and the last match against Australia.
Two weeks before the draw for the groups for the 2027 World Cup (which will take place on December 3 in Sydney), the Blues have been warned. Indeed, currently ranked 5th in the world, The French XV could not be seeded in the event of a defeat of at least 16 points this Saturday evening against Australia.
Winning against the Wallabies would therefore be an excellent idea, especially after a complicated start to the autumn tour (17-32 defeat against South Africa and 34-21 success against Fiji).
“There were no doubts, it was more frustration (after the first two matches). We have resources within us, very high level players. The idea of the week was to have fun, have fun and keep the ball a little more. We have to ventilate the game, play,” explained Thibaud Flament on Tuesday, three days before the last test match of the year.
Flament: “We have the resources”
“We are well aware of our services. From the start, it’s been a bit average but we’re keen to make up for it. There is this frustration and everyone wants more. So we’re going to do our best to enjoy ourselves. And to treat you! If we have a good match there, we will have a better dynamic to start the Tournament. We have the resources. We know it. Victory in the 6 Nations Tournament is not so far away, after all,” the Toulouse player subsequently recalled.
“Australia is strong. Some of his players make a difference on their own, breaking three or four tackles. We have been warned. It’s a team that loves to play, that tries a lot and when it succeeds, it’s magnificent. Our last confrontations against them have always been complicated », Also declared the one who should start on the 2nd line, with Emmanuel Meafou, at a press conference.
