18:36
This is the end of this live
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18:29
Émile Ntamack talks about his son Romain’s injury
Guest of the “Demain le sport” festival, held at the Maison de la Radio et de la Musique, former French international Émile Ntamack spoke about the injury of his son Romain Ntamack, deprived of the World Cup. “It’s hard, it’s terrible. On Saturday evening, he told me I think it’s dead. He was already accepting while I didn’t sleep for 48 hours. On Monday, he said to me: There it is, it’s the crusaders, at least that’s clear. There is a reason for this. Since the age of 17, it’s 11 months out of 12, they’re not machines… After a while, it breaks…” he declared, in comments relayed by the Team.
16:46
France can become the second largest nation in the world this weekend
Currently 3rd in the World Rugby rankings, the French XV could well finish this week in second place. To do this, the Blues must first win against Namibia on Thursday. Ireland (1st) will then have to beat South Africa (2nd) on Saturday, for the Blues to steal the place from the Springboks.
16:06
The composition of Namibia against the Blues
Here is the XV that will be fielded by Namibia against France on Thursday at the Stade Vélodrome:
Van le Bergh – Mouton, Deysel (c), Burger, Greyling – (o) Loubser, (m) Theron – Retief, Gaoseb, Katjijeko – Ludick, Tjeriko – Coetzee, Van der Westhuizen, Sethie
15:43
The Irish prepare for the weekend clash
This is the unmissable poster for this third day of the World Cup. Ireland, the world’s leading nation, will challenge world champions South Africa this Saturday, from 9 p.m. So the Clover XV is at work, and has shared some photos from today’s training.
15:25
And meanwhile… the English are playing tennis
Some workouts are more intense than others. Already victorious over Argentina and Japan, the English were surprised this Tuesday playing… ball tennis. It was in a gymnasium, sheltered from the wind which hit Le Touquet this Tuesday, that the XV de la Rose tried ball tennis in a good mood. Joe Marler, decisive passer with a header against Japan, must have appreciated it.
14:59
Italy wants to continue before the Blacks and the Blues
After winning the offensive bonus against Namibia (52-8), Italy intends to regain 5 points against Uruguay tomorrow (5:45 p.m.). “We have prepared as best we can. It is fundamental to have continuity in our performances,” insisted the transalpine captain, Michele Lamaro. The Italians intend to play spoilsport in this group A, and will end their group phase with two shocks against New Zealand and France. He will need at least one achievement to qualify.
14:13
Galthié explains the return of executives against Namibia
Left to rest against Uruguay, the captains of the XV of France will be back in the starting line-up against Namibia. “Not a change of direction” according to Fabien Galthié, who assures that it is not linked to the disappointing performance of his team against the South American team.
13:11
Our list of the most beautiful mullets of the World Cup
No match on the program today, so to wait, here is the review of the most beautiful mullets of this Rugby World Cup. It’s the fashionable haircut, so we’ll give you an overview, under the keen eye of one of the organizers of the European mullet cutting championships.
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12:48
The press conference is over
The speeches of the players and the coach are over.
12:46
With Galthié, “the message is clear” in training
Thibaud Flament on the way Fabien Galthié speaks in training: “He is quite incisive. The message is clear. It does us good to be moved from time to time, to question ourselves. »
12:43
“A lack of commitment” against Uruguay
“What was wrong against Uruguay was perhaps a lack of commitment. We know we have it in us but we weren’t able to completely let go against Uruguay. We all digested and released the frustration. We are all keen to put in a good performance on Thursday,” assured Thibaud Flament at a press conference.
12:39
Bielle-Biarrey: “I don’t ask myself any questions”
Louis Bielle-Biarrey will play his second World Cup match in a row as a starter, and spoke at a press conference: “Very happy to continue. I am not necessarily more liberated. I have the same desire to do well and the same determination. Whether it’s the first or the second match it doesn’t change much. It’s going very quickly, I don’t necessarily realize. I don’t ask myself any questions, I just want to play rugby. I have a lot of fun. The players advise me and it works pretty well. »
12:36
Ramos returns to Galthié’s words towards the young people of Stade Français
“He wasn’t any more tense than usual. We are in an environment where we use words that don’t really mean what we think. We take it as a joke when we talk to each other, the young people at Stade Français also laughed at certain times. We need to de-dramatize the situation rather than make a buzz about it or anything. We also like it from time to time when Fabien is tense,” reacted Thomas Ramos, returning to Fabien Galthié’s dry remarks during training towards the young people at Stade Français.
12:31
Ramos doesn’t want to compare himself to the All Blacks
“We are not in comparison with what the Blacks did against Namibia. They have done some very good things that we can build on. We want to be good on our attack and defensively. Whether we score more or fewer points than the Blacks will not make us happy or unhappy at the end of the match,” declared Thomas Ramos. New Zealand defeated Namibia 71-3.
12:29
Ramos: “It’s nice to see the guys come back”
Thomas Ramos reacted to the return from injury of several French XV executives: “These are players who have an important place in the group and who play regularly. It’s nice to see the guys coming back from injury. We are very happy. It allows us to continue working at 33 and avoid having players on the side.” After the return of Jelonch, Baille and Danty will also be lined up against Namibia.
12:21
Dupont returns to the front page of Valeurs Actuelles
On the front page of the far-right weekly Valeurs Actuelles, Antoine Dupont dissociated himself from the newspaper on Instagram. “I think I developed my position by making that move. I’m not sure that’s the subject of the press conference,” he added to the media. “France rugby yes, your values no”, could be read in the captain’s Instagram story.
12:12
Dupont “very happy” with Baille’s return
“This injury was a big blow for him. It was a lot of disappointment and doubt at first. He made the effort by working for several weeks to be able to come back to this match. He is a very efficient player who allows us to have a different profile. We hope this will be useful to us. I am very happy to see him return to this match and I am sure that he will make every effort to be at the best level,” said Antoine Dupont about his teammate Cyril Baille, back from injury.
12:08
The great return of Baille and Danty
Injured in the calf during the preparation match of the French XV against Scotland on August 12, Cyril Baille will return to the Blues this Thursday. Selected by Fabien Galthié in the group of 33 despite his injury, he is therefore preparing to return to the field a little over a month after his last match, and having missed the first two matches of the Blues. Jonathan Danty, also absent since the start of the competition, will also start the match against Namibia. Left to rest against Uruguay, the captains are back.
12:08
Alldritt spared against Namibia
“He felt a little discomfort in his knee during training yesterday, so he was spared,” explained Fabien Galthié.
12:05
The composition of the Blues against Namibia
Here is the team that Fabien Galthié will field against Namibia on Thursday:
Ramos – Penaud, Fickou, Danty, Bielle-Biarrey – (o) Jalibert, (m) Dupont – Ollivon, Jelonch, Cros – Flament, Woki – Atonio, Mauvaka, Baille.
12:03
The press conference begins
In a few moments, Fabien Galthié will reveal the composition of the Blues for the match against Namibia on Thursday.
11:46
10,000 spectators at All Blacks training
New Zealand rugby players were able to enjoy a great crowd in Bordeaux this Monday. 10,000 enthusiasts and curious people gathered at the Stade Chaban-Delmas for the Blacks training, and notably shared a clapping with the players.
11:25
Lineup announcement delayed
We will finally have to wait until midday to find out the XV Bleus who will start the match against Namibia. The announcement was originally scheduled for 11:30 a.m.
10:44
The program of the next matches
After a two-day break this Monday and Tuesday, the Rugby World Cup will resume tomorrow. It is Italy who will relaunch hostilities against Uruguay in the Blues group, Kick-off scheduled for 5:45 p.m. this Wednesday. Thursday, the XV of France will face Namibia, from 9 p.m. Before a very busy weekend, Argentina will then challenge Samoa on Friday, at 5:45 p.m.
10:27
Images of the Blues in training
Before facing Namibia in Marseille, the French XV trains in Aix-en-Provence.
10:25
“Fiji are almost playing at home”
Winners against Australia on Sunday, the Pacific rugby players are in a good position to qualify for the quarter-finals, and have the public behind them. Three hundred Fijians currently play in France, and the team has a special link with France.
10:13
“Arrow of time”, “survive chaos”… the astonishing words of Fabien Galthié
Facing the media, the Blues coach surprises with his oral and physical expression. Find our decryption of his speech, with semiolinguist Élodie Laye Mielczareck, by clicking here.
10:05
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