His record is less good in accounting terms than that of Fabien Galthié, but Guy Novès, during his two years at the head of the French XV, never conceded a draw against Italy in the Six Nations Tournament. In an interview with Le Parisien-Aujourd’hui en France, the former French coach and manager of Stade Toulouse discusses this meeting between the Blues and the Transalpins (13-13), this Sunday, February 25, but also discusses the reason for the disappointing performances of the French XV since the Rugby World Cup ended in the quarter-final by Fabien Galthié and his men.
Does this home draw against Italy amount to a defeat?