Rugby is a sport that arouses passion and enthusiasm around the world. And the Rugby World Cup is one of the most anticipated events for fans of the oval ball. But this year, the Blues experienced a bitter disappointment by being eliminated in the quarter-finals.
The coach of the XV of France, Fabien Galthié, spoke for the first time since this elimination. He said he felt real mourning after this defeat. For four years, the team worked hard and racked up impressive victories. The ultimate goal was to be world champions, but unfortunately that didn’t happen.
Despite this disappointment, Fabien Galthié does not regret his tactical and strategic choices. He would have made the same decisions again if he had the chance. For him, there was only one goal: to win the World Cup. No matter how they lost, the disappointment would have been the same. The coach underlined the importance of these moments for which the team had worked for four years.
Now, players will be able to take some time to rest before returning to their respective clubs and the Top 14 championship. Some have already returned to play, while others will benefit from a longer break.
Despite this early elimination, Fabien Galthié and the XV of France are already looking to the future. The next goal is the 2027 World Cup in Australia. The coach is confident and believes that the team will be even stronger and more experienced. New faces will join the team, especially those from the generation of U20 world champions. The technical staff will also be renewed with the arrival of new coaches.
In conclusion, the disappointment of elimination in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup will leave a scar on the players and staff of the French XV. But they are already looking to the future and ready to challenge themselves to achieve the ultimate goal: becoming world champions in 2027. The time for mourning is over, time for preparation and the new challenges that await them. Rugby continues to bring passion and emotion to fans around the world.