XV of France – “If we undergo, we died”: Gaëtan Barlot (captain of the French team) warns his troops before the second test against the All Blacks

Is it a special moment. Meanwhile, in a career, to be captain of the French team?

It’s a great pride, yes. However, It rewards eight beautiful seasons of pro rugby, eight beautiful years never letting go. In addition, And me, I like it, a little fight, all that … my journey is atypical but it is mine. I’m proud of it.

What type of leader are you?

I think I am a combat leader, a shadow worker, a guy who chains the tasks. I am not xv france – “if we a big speaker.

How did you learn that you would be captain of the second test?

Fabien Galkié announced it to me on Monday. As he said, this French team is young and with ten selections, I am one of the most experienced players. I will do everything to live up to the challenge offered to me.

They will have to be pressed. attack them in defense, bump and hurt – Xv france – "if we

He will rain a lot tomorrow night and the All Blacks like to hold the ball. Will rain levels?

Please note, they are very heavy in front. They also know how to play tight and in a very physical way. This is what happened during the super rugby final between chiefs. crusaders; Everything was played in a small perimeter and it banged very hard, that evening …

Will you be more xv france – “if we ambitious in the game than during the first test, in Dunedin?

Last week, it was a new thing for everyone. We were in the war but restricted in the game, it’s true. We would have to free ourselves in Wellington. that we play the blows at 100 % and not at 50, as we could see last week.

What should you do, to win? Do not respect them and get them into them, in short?

They will have to be pressed, attack them in defense, bang and hurt. That’s rugby. If we undergo, we are dead.