“80 % of victories, that does not mean much …”: the development of Dupont in response to Garthié

Two men, two ways to see things. Questioned Wednesday on the need for the Blues to win this Six Nations 2025 tournament in order to garnish a list of so far loudly (a big slam in 2022), the coach of the XV of France had preferred to return to his record in terms of victories .

“I hear the pressure, I hear the recurring background noise, he suits me very well,” said Fabien Galkié during the announcement of his team composition to face Wales this Friday evening (9:15 p.m.), at the Stade de France. I find that this French team has been carrying since 2020. In six years, 80 % of victories, it is extraordinary, it has never been achieved. For me, a big slam and three second places, it’s very good. But yes we want to do better. »»

This Thursday, on the eve of the entrance to the Blues, Antoine Dupont was also questioned about this theme is his response sounds as a development. “We are a very ambitious group, aware of its abilities, but also aware that we have not had any results that meet the potential of our group. We’re just winning, simply. Even if you have 80 % victories, when you don’t win a trophy, that doesn’t mean much. »»

After the match against Wales, the Blues will make three trips to England, Italy and Ireland before receiving Scotland at the end of the tournament.