“What state of mind are you in after this defeat?
I think of our supporters, of our families who believe in us, who accompany us every day, of the staff who did all this work. I also think of our France which this evening must be courageous.
What tipped the balance in South Africa’s favor?
There are so many facts of play and key moments… Maybe when we are leading 7-0 and Eben Etzebeth cuts the ball’s trajectory. Instead of going 12 or 14-0, it’s 7-7. I also think about our progress at the end of the match, if the ball goes faster we finish the action differently. There are facts which, accumulated together, are notorious. There have been so many things.
What did you think of the arbitration?
It’s not just one person who arbitrates. On video, they also have the right to participate in the arbitration. I will ignore it, these are things that have already happened in the past. I won’t go into that area. We worked with them this week and we will continue to work like that with them. But I understand the players’ position, they have a lot of frustration to digest. Above all, I say congratulations to the South Africans and their staff.
Could this cruel elimination lead you to question the continuation of your commitment at the head of this team?
No, I have a contract until June 2028. We have written a very good page in French rugby until today. The players, the staff and the Federation can be proud, and we can obviously be sad. Two players are stopping this evening, Romain Taofifenua and Uini Atonio, for the rest, it continues. »
2023-10-15 22:49:12
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