the victory of the Blues against the English “will bring serenity to Fabien Galthié and the group”, believes Guy Accoceberry

The former scrum half of the XV of France analyzes on franceinfo the Six Nations Tournament of the Blues, concluded Saturday evening with a victory against England (33-31).

The victory of the Blues against England (33-31) on the last day of the 2024 Six Nations Tournament “will bring serenity to Fabien Galthié and the group”, estimates Sunday March 17 on franceinfo Guy Accoceberry, rugby consultant for Radio France. The XV of France won the Crunch thanks to a 50-meter penalty from Thomas Ramos in the final moments of play. “It’s a great victory for the Blues”with “character”, he judged. After a difficult start to the tournament, the Blues reassured themselves and “will return home lighter”he emphasizes before returning to the Top 14 and the European Cups.

franceinfo: how did you experience the Blues’ victory against England?

Guy Accoceberry : It was a very good rugby match with two teams who wanted to play rugby, to score tries. It was really a good game. Success at the end of the suspense, when we thought that the French team, by taking a try, was going to lose this match. They had character. They knew how to react, bring cohesion to get a final penalty. It was not easy for Thomas Ramos, 50 meters, in the 79th minute, when he had missed one in his ropes a few minutes before. Thomas Ramos showed character. It’s a great victory for the Blues.

Is it a victory that saves the tournament for the French team?

There is a very, very complicated start to the tournament. Fabien Galthié wanted to keep the World Cup group to perhaps erase the trauma. It was a mistake because the players were still psychologically affected, were not physically ready. The staff reacted well by integrating young people. She brought her carefreeness or her desire to play rugby, to pass. This is the very positive side. We also saw an evolution. The staff was also renewed after the World Cup. The touch for example, which had been a poor phase of conquest at the start of the tournament, was very good last night. She won two balls, which allowed the trials to take place. A lot of things have gotten back on track in the last two matches. It’s really positive for the future and the next cycle.

Will this success against England bring serenity to the French XV?

It will bring serenity to Fabien Galthié and the group. It will do good for the players, because life will continue at the club with the end of the championship and the final stages of the European Cup. They will come home lighter. For the next meetings of the French team, it will be easier to continue moving forward after such a victory.

What exactly are the next deadlines?

In June, a tour will take place in Argentina. It is a group of very young players and players who have worn the jersey little, if at all, who will go to confront the Argentinians. Some will have the chance to show themselves, to join this group. And then, the big deadline is in November, with the reception of New Zealand. That will be the next big test.