World Cup – XV of France. Boudjellal: '' We manage men, not robots ''

Following the announcement of the composition for the third and final preparation match of the XV of France against Italy this Friday, Jacques Brunel admitted that he had failed to meet his commitments vis-à-vis players. And in particular of two elements, Anthony Belleau and Vincent Rattez, who despite their presence since the beginning of the preparation, have never had a chance on the meadow. "We did not manage to keep what we planned to do, to make everybody play. I'm sorry for the players who did not participate in these games. They are frustrated, I know, I saw their frustration, entrusted the coach at a press conference on Wednesday. XV of France – the composition of the Blues for Italy unveiled: Fickou on the wing, Ntamack in 10The staff was apparently already in World Cup mode with regard to turnover. However, all in contradiction, he confided that several Tricolores played big against Italy and that the list was not final yet. Anthony Belleau and Vincent Rattez obviously did not fit into the coaching plans while other reservists like Cros or Ollivon were able to shine and reshuffle the cards. For the president of Toulon Mourad Boudjellal, it is a lack of respect not to have given them playing time. Even for a few minutes. He feels that the management of the men has not been good and invites the staff to pay attention.

In the management of men it is still rather particular in this team. We manage men, not robots. Take Anthony Belleau for two months so he does not have a minute to play, what does that mean? he is zero ? He is wounded ? He is morally strong Anthony, but I do not understand. He is judged without giving him a chance. And next, there are guys who are on the circuit for years, they have a shot to prove on a match. They have what to prove? I do not understand the management as for Vincent Rattez. I find that it is disrespectful to the players to take them for two months and not give them at least a minute of play.

Former employer of Fabien Galthié, the Var president had a small message of prevention for his former coach. Which is not famous for its management of men but for its strategist side. Be careful not to put players before men.

The coaches of the France team, including one who coached at Toulon, must not make the same mistakes. He must remember that he had this attitude with a player and he did not understand that the player could return the locker room. Because players are loved by their teammates. When we are not right that way, two things happen: either it welds the locker room because the president could be insulting, and everyone will gather around a player to show that the president is a big cunt and the player does not deserve that; or it blocks because it is estimated that his teammate or boyfriend is badly treated. And I feel like it can happen. This is what happened in Toulon. Regarding Vincent Rattez and Anthony Belleau, with all the respect I have for coaches, I find that it is not well managed on this one.