The general manager of the XV of France, Raphaël Ibanez, looks back on Sunday on the victory of the Blues against Wales during the Six Nations tournament.
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“We have real reasons to be confident” before the Rugby World Cup which will take place in France from September 8 to October 28, 2023, said Sunday March 19, on franceinfo, the general manager of the XV of France, Raphaël Ibanez.
The Blues concluded their Six Nations tournament this Saturday with a victory against Wales (41-28) and a second place behind Ireland.
“We feel a lot of pride because our XV of France was more convincing with a hopeful second place.”
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“For four years, we have been evolving on an 80% victory rate with a quality group”pointed out the general manager of the Blues, extended until 2028 by the French Rugby Federation (FFR).
“Our background allows us to project ourselves with great optimism on this major competition that is the World Cup”. Raphaël Ibanez, former French international, also said “to be aware of the incredible expectation around our team”. “The pressure, you have to make it an asset. It will be the experience of a lifetime.”
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