"This first experience in South America was very intense and very energy-consuming, but above all, it was very rich in rugby lessons and revealing of the group's mindset.
We faced teams of very high level (including one that played in the World Cup), which allowed us to judge that we have the potential to be among the 24 teams of the 2027 World Cup, but also highlighted all the work we still have to accomplish to be physically at our best in order to be more consistent for 80 minutes and avoid the lapses that were fatal to us against Chile and Brazil."
"... The group has learned a lot, not only on a technical and tactical level but also on a mental level. The travel and the intensity of the matches and training sessions have forged a cohesion that will be invaluable for the future."
"... Following the REC 2024, it allowed us to evolve our game plan, to build it with the players by taking time to exchange ideas with them over 3 weeks. It also allowed us to identify our strengths and weaknesses, thus guiding our work for the coming months, both for the players and the staff. We now know what we absolutely need to improve, and we will continue to work hard to be ready in 2025."
"... There is a real motivation in the team to continue on this path and to prepare in the best possible way for the upcoming challenges. The commitment I have seen from the players and the staff during this tour gives me a lot of hope for the future."
Laurent Dossat
