French Coach Praises South Africa’s Tactical Approach Ahead of Match

At the same time, the Blues also indicated that they had closely analyzed the South African game. “To know South Africa and its staff well, if they are world champions, it is because they have a very sharp and very thoughtful tactical approach. They always come out with a strategy, a very well studied plan in relation to to the opponent. It is never chance that pushes them to field a team”explained the French coach, Fabien Galthié, when announcing the composition of the starting XV of the France team.

“Preparing for these matches is a level of strategy pushed to its peak. It’s perfect”, rejoiced the coach, after being questioned about the tactical choices made by the South Africans Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber. Even before kick-off, the psychological battle had well and truly begun.