"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."
"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 spent the last week and a half isolated at their Marcoussis training base on the outskirts of Paris. Fabien Galthie permitted players to train in numbered bibs during sessions held in view of the onlooking media. Allowing visible bib numbers made the likely team to face Ireland clear well in advance. Such visible preparation is routine for France and does not worry the coaching staff. Galthie remains unconcerned that the early reveal may have given Ireland head-start planning. The team’s comfort and continuity underpin confidence despite the openness of training sessions.
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