The XV of France intends to “finish the Tournament well” of the VI Nations, assured the coach of the French attack Laurent Labit, Tuesday, a few days before facing Wales at the Stade de France, during the fifth and last day. “We have a tournament to finish well: we still have a hand on the trophy. We know that it does not depend only on us. We see the enthusiasm around us, whether away or at home. It is a great pleasure to find the Stade de France, our supporters and to share this with them”, explained Labit at a press conference.
The XV of France, which signed the Grand Slam last season, can hope to win the 2023 Tournament against Wales on Saturday (3:45 p.m.), in the event of a misstep by Ireland, the last undefeated team, ahead of England. “We are not going to get drunk (after the victory against England). Players and staff, we were not satisfied with our performances over the first three days: we were all at fault and we wanted to do a great job. match at Twickenham. The Welsh remain the Welsh but we remain focused on ourselves to maintain our level and enjoy the moment with our public, “added the coach in charge of the attack of the Blues.
“A difficult game”
Karim Ghezal, co-coach in charge of conquest and specific tasks, expects “a difficult match: Wales won the Tournament in 2021, they have experienced players. They will come here, they may be going to get points. We will have to take into account the environment, the conditions, the refereeing… It will be a tough match”, he added.
“We want to be in a position to win competitions, we are always there even if we don’t have all the keys in hand,” he continued. “We always have the possibility of winning a match, of being number 1 in the world at 7 p.m. after the match. We will then see at 9 p.m. (after Ireland-England). It would be better if they didn’t play but well… (laughs) We are in the nails and that is the most important “.