Before challenging the XV of France this Saturday, the 2nd line and captain of the All Blacks Scott Barrett notably spoke on the French composition and on the many absent executives.
After three defeats in a row against the XV of France, the All Blacks are under pressure. Indeed, while the Blues landed in New Zealand for the summer tour after beating England XV in Twickenham (26-24), the players of Scott Robertson will be the next opponents of the Habs during three tests (on July 5, 12 and 17). The first will be held this Saturday in Dunedin (9:05 am) and will be an opportunity for the All Blacks to end this terrible backhand against the players of Fabien Galkié.
Before this eagerly awaited meeting, Scott Barrett took stock of the situation. “” We carried out excellent preparation in Auckland. And the last days here in Dunedin, have also been very positive “Said the 2nd line and captain of New Zealand, before then mentioning the many absent on the side of the Blues.
Barrett: “They will get the best out of their group”
“” I think that any French team, who plays against the All Blacks, has a lot of hopes when she enters the field. We have prepared for that. There is also the Dave Gallaher trophy (rewarding the winner of matches between the two teams) online in sight. We have not been very successful in recent years against the French. But that should not be desperate for us. Fabien Galkié has team management and I am sure he chose the most appropriate to face us. With beginners but also a mixture of experience, I am sure they will make the most of their group in front of usSubsequently declared Scott Barrett, at a press conference, in remarks made by Rugbyrama. (…) My brother (Jordie, who was playing at Leinster) helped the team prepare for the French will offer us. “Favorites for these three games against the XV of France, the All Blacks will now have to assume this status.
