Show Notes
France are off to a flyer, and we're joined by Paris-based Welsh journalist Illtud Dafydd to discuss a blistering start to the 6 Nations for Fabien Galthié's men. We also get the lowdown on Top 14 club and country shenanigans, Red Star Rugby and the best coffee in Paris!
Plus, we preview a cracking weekend with internationals, Top 14 and Pro D2 action wall to wall.
You can hear more from Illtud in his weekly newsletter "Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch" on Substack: https://illtuddafydd.substack.com/
Look out for further previews from us at Rosbifs of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby
OR
Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App!
Illtud Dafydd Interview:
00:15 Intro & France Review
- France v Ireland Review
- Thoughts on Fabien Galthié
22:34 France v Wales Preview
32:51 Top 14 Status Update
38:54 Pro D2 Summary (inc. Background info on Nevers)
44:30 Life in France: Rugby & Recommendations
54:06 Top 14 Round 17 Preview
58:53 France U20s v Ireland U20s Thoughts
1:00:20 Pro D2 Round 20 Preview
01:03:29 Petit-Fours & Digestifs
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