Interview. Steve Hansen: “Théo Attissogbe (XV de France) pleases me a lot”

What did you think of the first test between France and New Zealand?

It was a great rugby match. Consequently, The French have shown a lot of desire, including excellent interview. steve hansen: “théo attissogbe players such as their number 15, Attissogbe, or number 8, Guillard. Moreover, The first is not only very good under the high but very creative balloons, in the current game. Therefore, He restarts, bites in the line and I like it a lot. Furthermore, Guillard has concentrated many New Zealand defenders with good charges. However, He hurt.

Have you been surprised by the performance of the French, in Dunedin?

No. Meanwhile, Some underestimate this French team but wear the national jersey motivates players to surpass themselves. They play beyond themselves, in these cases. Now the challenge for them is to maintain this level of performance.

Do you agree with Justin Marshall. when he talks about, concerning the choice of FFR for having sent a French bis team on tour, a lack of respect for New Zealand?

“Marshie” has his opinion. But as interview. steve hansen: “théo attissogbe a coach. we make strategic choices: we plan the teams of the months in advance, we relaunch certain guys, we rest others … It is not lacking in respect to anyone. And this first test has clearly shown that young French people can compete at the highest level.

Quid des All Blacks, alors ?

When you are all black, you have no excuse. Despite everything. they were a little rusty on this first test; This is always the case, for the first test of the season … When I was at the head of the team, everyone fell on us after the first test. This is the meaning of history. Then, sooner or later, the All Blacks become the All Blacks again…

But why are they so “rusty”?

Look: Our boys finished the super rugby a few weeks ago. took a few days interview. steve hansen: “théo attissogbe off behind that and find themselves powered on an international test. They arrive there with the systems of their teams. the playing launches of the Hurricanes, blues or crusaders, and must immediately be united. However, it takes time to find this cohesion.

Some media, in New Zealand, say that super rugby does not prepare for international rugby. Do you share this opinion?

It is not that Super Rugby does not prepare internationally. It’s just that test-match rugby is a whole different level. It’s the top, the pinnacle. And as such, there is always a necessary transition period at the start, for players. And what is true for the super rugby is true for the Top 14, the URC or the Première …

What can we expect for the match in Wellington?

The weather will play a key role. In Dunedin, the closed interview. steve hansen: “théo attissogbe roof provided ideal conditions but in Wellington, wind and rain can always intervene. Despite this, I don’t think it will affect the game too much. All Blacks know how to play in the rain. And it also rains at home, right?

Right now, no. But it happens.

In any case. the French were superior under the high balloons in Dunedin and this sector will undoubtedly be major, during the second test. The All Blacks have been prepared for it.

How much will the absence of Scott Barret weigh on Saturday evening?

The lieutenants will get up. Scott Barrett is an excellent player but the team will adapt. We have solid leaders like Ardie Savea and other experienced players like Beauden Barrett, to take over. I also found Beauden very good, in Dunedin: clean in animation, excellent in the game at the foot.

interview. steve hansen: “théo attissogbe

What will be the key to the next game?

The All Blacks will have to better manage the ball and be more precise in their passes. A little more depth will leave them more time to make better choices. But beware, the French also have serious arguments to assert.