Winner of Argentina, the XV of France concludes the “emulation” tour without a false note

At the Stade de France, the Blues will have experienced two very different sensations during the week. First the cold. He speaks with Antoine Dupont, wrapped in layers and layers of clothing as he participates in a training in the snow, on Thursday, November 21. Then the satisfaction of a job well done the next day. Dominant in all areas of the game, the French XV easily beat Argentina (37-23).

By easily taming the undisciplined Pumas, Fabien Galthié’s men did not simply sign a prestigious victory in front of their home crowd. They also validated their success in the fall by adding the word “mastery.”

In the giant bingo played by the members of the French team this fall, the “exciting” performance against Japan (52-12), and the “feat” that takes on its usual airs against the New Zealanders (30-29) are added. “We had to find a dynamic again and we did it.” welcomed Fabien Galthié after the meeting.

The Blues coach can have a smile. Not only did he get a struggling team back on track during the Six Nations Tournament, he did it by reinventing himself. And shaking a group that was beginning to purr. The era of permanence at all costs for team executives is over, regardless of their performance. The era of “premium” players has passed, Lotois is now betting on the moment of form, even if that means doing without Gaël Fickou, Grégory Alldritt or Charles Ollivon during the month.

The Toulonnais, Galthié’s first captain in 2020, apparently did not suffer too much from this demotion. On Friday, the third line celebrated its return to the starting XV by attacking at all costs and advancing with each blow, until obtaining the title of man of the match. “I had a great time, everyone had a great time.savored Charles Ollivon. It’s good to know that you are strong and that you can be confident in what you do. »

A puzzle and a new star

Also in the foreground, winger Gabin Villière (33^my minute) multiplied the restarts in his lane and notably marked the second achievement of the Blues, after the current Thibaud Flament (9^my).

One last penalty attempt before half-time and the result of the match was no longer in doubt, despite a slight revolt by the visitors in the second half.

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