Rugby World Cup: “5-3”, “6-2”… understand everything about the subtleties of the Blues substitutes’ bench

2023-09-14 12:56:40

Wednesday September 6. The press room at the Rueil-Malmaison stadium (Hauts-de-Seine) is packed for the announcement of the first team composition of the French XV for the Rugby World Cup. The one called to challenge the All Blacks at the opening of the competition. Coach Fabien Galthié lists the names of the 15 starters then lists those of the eight replacements. First question from the media: “Fabien, why did you opt for a 5-3 bench and not a 6-2”?