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Well that was a hell of a game! #NZLFRA #RugbyUnion
July 4, 2026 at 8:57 AM
acmcgregor.bsky.social
This game is an absolute classic #NZLFRA #RugbyUnion
July 4, 2026 at 8:22 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Le Garrec's tour de-brief to L'Equipe...

"Playing the All Blacks, away, is huge. At times, we made them doubt themselves, to produce things. And that, that helps you grow"

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www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Articl...
« On va tous ressortir grandis » : Nolann Le Garrec, le demi de mêlée des Bleus, retient l'expérience accumulée malgré les trois défaites face aux All Blacks
Trois titularisations face aux Néo-Zélandais et un rôle renforcé : retour sur une tournée fondatrice pour le jeune demi de mêlée international Nolann Le Garrec, bientôt Rochelais.
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July 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Seven from the squad didn't get gametime in NZ

Tiberghien & William suffered injuries

Marchand, Millet, Darricarrere, Berdeu, Duguivalu the others

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illtuddafydd.bsky.social Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · Jul 20
So, some quick thoughts on Les Bleus' July tour...

Despite three losses, it was a decent showing from a 2nd/3rd choice squad

Guillard, Le Garrec & Attissogbe will be with France for a few more years

13 Test debutants, Brennan, Erdocio, Fischer had a great outings

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July 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
So, some quick thoughts on Les Bleus' July tour...

Despite three losses, it was a decent showing from a 2nd/3rd choice squad

Guillard, Le Garrec & Attissogbe will be with France for a few more years

13 Test debutants, Brennan, Erdocio, Fischer had a great outings

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July 20, 2025 at 7:52 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
I think Le Garrec listened to the pod and read Jouez this week

Cracking first 30 from the Breton

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rosbifsrugby.bsky.social Rosbifs Rugby @rosbifsrugby.bsky.social · Jul 18
Great little read from Illtud about France’s little general 👇

We discussed Le Garrec on this week’s podcast: we want to see more from him. He can grab a game by the scruff of the neck like many others can’t, we just haven’t seen anything near his full ability on this NZ tour yet.
illtuddafydd.bsky.social Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · Jul 17
Fabien Galthié knows a good numéro neuf when he sees one...

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July 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Fabien Galthié knows a good numéro neuf when he sees one...

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How Le Garrec became Galthié's go-to-guy
The scrum-half's role with France is the focus for this week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch
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July 17, 2025 at 8:26 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Nice to see Fabien Galthie has read the Substack...

#Jouez

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www.lequipe.fr/Rugby/Articl...
« Arrêtez de réciter, jouez ! » : Fabien Galthié, le coach des Bleus, à quelques jours du 3e test face aux All Blacks
À l'image de la consigne du sélectionneur de l'équipe de France lors de l'entraînement, les Bleus sont appelés à mieux se préparer à ce que leur oppose l'adversaire s'ils veulent avoir une chance de g...
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July 17, 2025 at 12:03 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
As expected, a future La ROGchelle 9-10 combo starting

Very excited to see Fickou/ Depoortere together

Taofifenua fit enough to be named on the bench

Bamba gets first appearance of the tour

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July 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Jeff Wilson & Justin Marshall having a pop again at France

Good balance from Mils Muliaina

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV8e...
All Blacks SILENCE doubters and Black Ferns TURN UP the heat | The Breakdown, July 13, 2025
YouTube video by All Blacks
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July 15, 2025 at 2:46 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
France's probable team

Eight changes from the second Test hammering with Gael Fickou back as captain

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July 15, 2025 at 12:03 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
France's Pierre-Louis Barassi, Cameron Woki and Regis Montagne ruled out of Saturday's third and final Test with New Zealand with injuries

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July 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
This week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch is below

Galthié's Les Bleus like showing their class after the first game of a campaign, let's see if they can do that in Wellington

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France's second Test syndrome
A potential All Blacks series decider is the focus for this week's Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch
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July 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Galthie on the 10 changes and six debutants:

"It's rotation for competition. We brought the players to the other side of the world, they have to play"

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illtuddafydd.bsky.social Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · Jul 10
Barlot the skipper

Six debutants in the 23

All of the 'Five Finalistes' in there too

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July 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Barlot the skipper

Six debutants in the 23

All of the 'Five Finalistes' in there too

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July 10, 2025 at 9:20 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
A chat with a New Zealander making ice cream in Paris for a special Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch

Bon appétit!

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JJ Hings: Paris’ Queen of Kiwi Ice Cream
A bonus Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch before Saturday's second Test
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July 9, 2025 at 8:38 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
France's probable team for Saturday's second Test with New Zealand

The new Serge Blanco moves to the wing as Galthie makes 10 changes from the opener

I wonder who captains the side?

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July 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
NZ Herald give Theo Attisogbe a 9/10 for his performance

"Billy Proctor is probably too young to remember Serge Blanco, but he got a taste of the classic when the French No 15 jersey wafted out of reach in build-up to opening try"

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www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/rugby/...
France player ratings: The Frenchman who outshone the All Blacks
Youngster shone brightly, showcasing energy and crucial late-game tidying.
www.nzherald.co.nz
July 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Nolann Le Garrec and Mickael Guillard (& Gael Fickou) leading Les Bleus charge in New Zealand

This week’s Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch

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Who are France's new boys for New Zealand?
Les Bleus' uncapped players are the focus for Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch
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July 5, 2025 at 6:53 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
I'd predicted this 23 at the start of the tour:

Barre, Attisogbe, Fickou, Gailleton, Villiere, Hastoy, NLG
Woki, Fischer, Abadie, Guillard, Auradou, Slimani, Barlot, Beria
Bourgarit, Mallez, Montagne, Tao, Tixeront, Jauneau, Berdeu, Spring/ Tiberghien

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illtuddafydd.bsky.social Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · Jul 3
France name 5 uncapped players in their starting side with a further three on the bench

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July 3, 2025 at 9:49 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
France name 5 uncapped players in their starting side with a further three on the bench

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July 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Nolann Le Garrec to AFP on the criticism of Fabien Galthie's squad selection:

"I put on the TV with Emilien Gailleton in our hotel room and there were people talking about it. We should use it as motivation. But we can't fall into that trap either, we need stay on track"

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July 2, 2025 at 1:38 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
Second part of an interview with Jerome Kaino looking ahead to #NZLvFRA

Good insight on Ardie Savea (and a move to the #Top14?) and Paul Mallez

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'No roof' to Savea ability for ex-All Black Kaino before France Tests
Former New Zealand back-rower Jerome Kaino said there is "no roof" to abrasive No 8 Ardie Savea's ability before Saturday's first Test against a depleted France in Dunedin. Wellington-born back-rower ...
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July 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
France's 'Five Finalistes' watched France training in Auckland earlier today

Depoortere, Bochaton, Barassi, Vergnes-Taileffer and Brennan only available for the final two Tests of the series

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July 2, 2025 at 12:02 PM
illtuddafydd.bsky.social
France's squad announcement now is tomorrow at 11am (French time)

Tom Spring (at 14) and Giorgi Beria (1) the possible changes to the below side

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illtuddafydd.bsky.social Illtud Dafydd @illtuddafydd.bsky.social · Jul 1
France's 23 to play New Zealand in Saturday's first Test is named tomorrow (8am French time)

Here's a possible squad, Galthie has a few injury worries

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July 2, 2025 at 10:03 AM