The hosts of the show, Veronique Landew, and Bill Hooper discuss new additions to the French rugby team, which are expected to lead to an exciting new lineup for the upcoming game against Wales. They speculate about the performance of fresh players like Nolan Le Garrec and Emmanuel Meafu, as well as the returns of Julien Marchand and Greg Aldritt. The hosts also anticipate the debut of Leo Barré and Nicolas Depoortere, who recently performed phenomenally in other games. Beyond the French team, we also delve into the dynamics of the other upcoming Six Nations games, making predictions based on current team forms. In addition, they talk about the Top 14 and how teams are faring in the tournament. The energetic return of Romain Ntamak and the unfortunate injury of Kalusi are also discussed in the light of their respective teams.
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00:05 Introduction and Welcome
00:33 Discussion on New Players and Lineup
02:16 Insights on Player Performance and Expectations
04:20 Predictions for Upcoming Matches
06:51 Reflections on Team Dynamics and Strategy
07:44 Analysis of Player Selection and Team Spirit
08:46 Preview of Upcoming Games
15:20 Review of the Top 14  Matches
20:45 Closing Remarks and Aurevoir

In the episode of the French Rugby Connection podcast,  Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper discuss the performance of the French Rugby Team during their recent Six Nations match against Italy. They talk about each part of the game, including an analysis of the performance, shortcomings, and potential improvements needed. Furthermore, they touch on some technical problems related to the team and predict some upcoming matches. The episode also covers updates from Top 14 Rugby and injury updates and suspension of key players.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:19 Recap of the French Rugby Match Against Italy

00:40 Analysis of the French Team's Performance

01:57 Discussion on the Impact of Absent Players

05:17 Exploring the Role of Coaching and Strategy

06:43 Predictions and Expectations for Upcoming Matches

07:50 Reflections on the Current State of French Rugby

17:07 Insights into the Top 14 Rugby League

20:59 Closing Remarks and Farewell

In this episode, Veronique Landew and  Bill Hooper discuss the recent French rugby victory and analyse the game. They talk about the performance of the French team, areas of improvement, and upcoming matches.
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00:19 Introduction and Welcome

00:31 Review of the French Rugby Team's Performance

01:01 Analysis of the Game's Highlights

03:25 Discussion on Areas of Improvement

07:45 Reflections on the Controversial Disallowed Try

10:01 Looking Ahead: Future Matches and Predictions

16:08 Insights into the Upcoming Top 14 Games

17:06 Antoine Dupont's Debut in Canada

17:54 Conclusion and Farewell`

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Join us as we dissect France's recent defeat and discuss the changes in their lineup for the upcoming game against Scotland. Rugby fans, this is a podcast you don't want to miss. Listen now! 

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On the French Rugby CONNECTIONS Podcast, we review mostly, the 6 Nations opening weekend starting  with the belated " world cup finale"  that should have happened in Paris, between France vs Ireland, but instead will take place in Marseille ;-).

·        The French squad and latest addition of Posolo Tuilagi to the bench

·        Predictions for the opening round of games

·        Round up of latest Top 14 actions

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Et oui, it's official. Owen Farrell, will be plying his trade at Racing 92, the "Rugby PSG" of France.  Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper look at who's in and who's out from the 34 players selected to play as part of the 6 Nations training squad and we look ahead to the Champions Cup round of 16 and the top 14 games this weekend.
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Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper are finally back after a  long yuletide and just in time to comment on the Fench prowess and games to be forgotten in the third round of the Champions Cup...It was a mixed weekend for the Champions Cup third round, for the French teams for sure!

We also look ahead at round 4, and wonder if Fabien Galthie will pick up his usual suspects (minus Antoine Dupont off playing with 7s) and add some new kids in the block in preparation for the 6 Nations.

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This week, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper review reasons why the Top14 haven't started as well as expected....in the Champions Cup and:

• Damian Penaud can't stop scoring as Bordeaux win at Connaught

• Preview Round 2 Champions Cup

• Le match to watch: Harlequins versus Toulouse

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This is the last weekend for the top 14 competition the European championships starts on Friday 8th December: 
This week, Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper talk about:

• Top 14 sees Racing 92 at the top of the the table
• Another tries fest for Damien Penaud in the snow
• The preview of Champions cup game involving Top 14 sides
• All Black, Sam Whitlock joins Pau
• And more

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Veronique Landew and Bill Hooper review the latest Top 14 results and salient rugby News in the  French rugby sphere and we discuss: 

• 4 tries from Damien Penaud
• Bernard Laporte takes over at struggling Montpellier
• Yes, it's official Antoine Dupont confirms the 7s' program for 2024 and the Paris Olympics.
• And more...

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