The XV of France has been on a cloud since November 2021 and a series of 13 rank victories. At the start of a tournament in which the Blues are favourites, but especially a few months before a World Cup at home, the duo Antoine Dupont – Fabien GalthiΓ© can go down in history with a victory like no other. 6 Nations and at the World Cup.
After a perfect year 2022 in terms of results, the XV of France will approach 2023 with the defense of his title at the 6 Nations Tournament in just a few days. When expectations are high, The Blues through with a view to the main goal: the world cup At home. Despite the last few difficult months internally with regard to doing business with the judiciary, Fabian Galthie prepares to welcome his players for the first game against Italy Sunday.
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A special pressure
Substantially become the best team in the world over the months, France will really be the team to beat and the pressure will be different. “ It is always difficult to come to a tournament that won the year before. We are expected, all teams will want to beat us, so we will have to be at our best level and keep improving to keep winning and assume our new status. declared Antoine Dupont. Indeed, the year 2022 has allowed the Blues to forge their status as favorites even against the nations of the South and they will be keen to repeat their performance from last year at the tournament to continue 2023 in the best of conditions to put.
The dream allowed?
Inevitably, with the World Cup to be held in France in September, the XV of France has made this competition his ultimate goal and the 6 Nations tournament arrives to try to confirm this status. France have never been world champions despite three finals and this year looks a lot like the dream opportunity to shine, including at home. In addition, the Blues remain on 13 consecutive wins, the largest streak in its history, and will look to beat this figure in the coming weeks. With, why not, the record of 18 ranking successes by name England and the New Zealand.
