Was it the indiscipline that hurt you the most, especially in the first half with 9 fouls and 9 points offered to Toulon?
Yes, but the word discipline is the most used word in rugby, and it does not have a single definition. It’s great for everyone…
Was it the indiscipline that hurt you the most, especially in the first half with 9 fouls and 9 points offered to Toulon?
Yes, but the word discipline is the most used word in rugby, and it does not have a single definition. It’s great for everyone to talk about it, but what is it? It’s a habit, discipline. We have to look at the details to improve many things, but with an international referee (Mathieu Raynal, Editor’s note) who had a great match, everything is… you are 2 millimeters offside, you are offside! It’s the same as if it’s 10 meters, because it’s the international rule, that’s how it is. Obstruction? 3 points… We were well penalized by the right foot of (Melvyn) Jaminet, they scored too easily. There’s no mix of emotions, it’s a frustrating evening, after a half-hearted performance.
Teddy Iribaren, despite relatively little playing time, made a very good start.
Yes, but it’s a big club, we’re different from many because we play both competitions hard, we don’t give priority to the championship or the Champions Cup. We want to do the maximum. So, it was obligatory that Teddy Iribaren show the real Teddy Iribaren tonight. He was under pressure because many wondered if he was up to the task, but I had no doubts. I am satisfied with his performance. He and Ihaia West responded well after the non-match at Stade Français (December 23, Editor’s note). It’s positive.
You had chosen to densify your bench, with regular starters, what did you think of its contribution?
It is mixed. Some did the job, others completely failed at their job. Once again, it’s not a sport that’s played with 15 players. But some guys think “if I’m not on the team, it’s different”. It’s no different at all, tonight’s game was decided in the last 5 minutes. Young people and players with little playing time did the job, some others did not. I am responsible for this. In a sense, maybe I’m exaggerating, but I saw a Toulon team that wasn’t close to us. Maybe when I watch the video I will have a different view but we gave away more than 20 points. It is not possible. But it’s like that…
2024-01-28 22:31:11
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