RBS Six Nations: Guy Noves’ disappointed for the players “after the defeat to England – The Équipe.fr

“What is your analysis of this match ended with a defeat against England (21-31)?
> we see a first half which corresponds to our gaming ambitions, many movements, many crossings, it has counted six, but six times we lose the ball … we lacked patience. We lacked lucidity, it is not felt to be dominated outrageously. But the first test, it’s a big careless mistake on our part, since scrumhalf goes alone when we mastered the ball.

The English team was brought by this facility. And in the second half, oddly, when we had a copy Tournament in this sector were very low key, the English have adapted to our throws. And was beaten in areas of rucks. We have the courage, the will to play …

“We’ll stay clear about what we did and what does no market “

France finished fifth in the tournament. How do you live this top?
I am not well, I’m not going to say that I’m pleased to finish in fifth place. But as a new coach, I try to look at the contents of matches. I did not expect to finish first either, but it does not suit me. We will stay clear about what we did and what did not.

“There is a gap with England, whose players are more rigorous”

It was a courageous game against Italy, after a day and a half of training. We managed to win, but we saw that Italy exploded in the other matches. Against Ireland, we were persistent, the melee was decisive, against a team that had not lost against us for years, it was encouraging. In Wales, it has been dominated on the kicks, an area where we have corrected this later. I have not been impressed by this team on his land. We lose, while at the sixtieth one could change the course of things. We were not dropped.

In Scotland, we regularly beat, we lost, but we forget to say that they should beat Australia … it is very close. Like Ireland, Wales and Italy. There is a gap with England, whose players are more rigorous, with different training. It was felt in the second half. Their victory was logical, because it was dominated by touch and in the rucks, although the guys showed fantastic courage. We can be proud of French players.

“Something is taking”

are- you confident for the future?
We feel that there is potential in this team. I’m disappointed for the players, they have invested enormously. At the mood as the game project, I felt progress. It may not be obvious from the common man, but something is taking. That does not mean we will win tomorrow, but we’ll be competitive. “