"France have spent the last week and a half bunkered in their Marcoussis training base on the outskirts of Paris, where Fabien Galthie has happily allowed his players to train in numbered bibs in front of the onlooking media."
"That's nothing unusual for France, and although it means their team to play Ireland tomorrow night was flagged from a long way out, they are so comfortable in their own skin, Galthie is not bothered that it gave Andy Farrell a head start on his planning."
France conducted an extended training camp at the Marcoussis base on the outskirts of Paris, maintaining a bunker routine for a week and a half. Fabien Galthie permitted players to train publicly in numbered bibs, allowing media observation of on-field groupings. The visible preparation effectively flagged the likely team to face Ireland the following night. The coaching staff displayed confidence in their methods and selection, showing no concern that the public sessions provided Andy Farrell or opponents with an early tactical advantage.
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