The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has sparked controversy by confirming that they will rest several key players for their highly anticipated 2025 tour of New Zealand.
The French Rugby Federation has sparked controversy by confirming that they will rest several key players for their highly anticipated 2025 tour of New Zealand.
With stars like Antoine Dupont, Romain Ntamack, Thomas Ramos, and Damian Penaud all potentially unavailable, the All Blacks may face a second-string French squad. The announcement has left New Zealand reeling, especially after they were hoping for a full-strength France as part of the preparations for a World Cup cycle that looms large in 2027.rugby reporter Will Kelleher, NZR is furious at the timing of the decision, which coincides with another major rugby spectacle in 2025: the Wallabies taking on the British & Irish Lions.
Fabien Galthié, the mastermind behind France’s rugby revival, has been consistent in his player management approach, and Wednesday’s announcement reaffirmed his stance.“We built on trust while adjusting the management of the international season by choosing to rest our ‘premium’ during the summer tours,” said Galthié. “It’s been like this for four years. Why change strategy? Because we’re travelling to the All Blacks? You have to be consistent.
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