french Rugby Achieves Objectives in victory, Declares Galthié
SAINT-DENIS, France – November 17, 2025 - Following a recent match at the Stade de france, French team head coach Fabien Galthié affirmed the team successfully met its objectives, despite acknowledging early defensive challenges. The positive assessment came after a game where the team navigated initial difficulties with player positioning adn tackling technique.
The victory marks a crucial step for the French squad as they build momentum heading into future competitions. Galthié highlighted the team’s need to refine coordination under pressure, referencing a period where confusion between tackling and “scraping” led to defensive vulnerabilities. He emphasized that the match, only their second together, provided valuable experience in high-stress situations.
Galthié also praised the performance of Nicolas Depoortere, who started at home and secured an early penalty.”He’s in good shape!” Galthié stated, adding that Depoortere “deserved to be a starter, he lived up to it.” The coach noted Depoortere’s ability to adapt after losing teammates Barassi and Gailleton, and his strong partnership with Oscar Jegou, mirroring his impactful season with Bordeaux.
(Comments collected at a press conference)
