The French national rugby team, affectionately known as Les Bleus, is facing a critical juncture. following a somewhat lackluster performance against the Springboks to kick off their November tour, the team delivered another uninspired showing against a resolute Fijian side. While moments of brilliance, like the build-up to Nicolas Depoortere’s try orchestrated by Thomas Ramos, offered glimpses of their potential, the overall impression has been one of inconsistency and missed opportunities.

This recent form raises questions for a team that, just last week, held the fifth spot in the World Rugby rankings