For the first time in twelve years, France beat New Zealand (40-25) on Saturday.
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It is a match that will be a milestone in the history of the XV of France. After a heroic match, the France team beat New Zealand (40-25). Two years before the World Cup which will take place in France, the Blues have struck a blow against a team that they will face from the start in 2023. However, the coach, Fabien Galthié, has not fallen into the euphoria when returning to the match at a press conference.
Franceinfo: sport: Raphaël Ibanez, the manager of the XV of France, said that beating the All Blacks changed a man. Did you feel your players changed after this victory?
Fabien Galthié: In the preparation, I saw players who were ready, who were determined and who believed in themselves. The team was there today for two hours.
This is France’s biggest victory against the All Blacks in its history, did you send a message to the other nations tonight?
In any case, it is an important moment in our journey. It’s our twentieth game all together since we launched this project. It is an important moment to continue living, so intensely and with so much pleasure. This fall tour and this last game against the All Blacks was a date. The result is very positive and will bring us a lot of satisfaction. It is a time of growth. We must continue to set goals to continue to grow.
What is your assessment of this tour marked by three victories?
It’sIt is difficult to take stock because we have started on a path that will take us further. It’s early to talk about the balance sheet. We saw a lot of players and a lot of emulation, all of this allows us to be in the nails until the end of the match. It is the satisfaction that is confirmed. The team has strengths.
Did you know your players can beat the best nation in the world?
The players believe in themselves and believe in themselves collectively. This victory will not change our vision. we are not going to take ourselves for others. It is a step on our way.