Fabien Galthie was named last month to replace Jacques Brunel after the World Cup but was brought in early to boost a demoralised squad.
PARIS - Former captain Fabien Galthie has been drafted in to the coaching team of the French World Cup squad in a major shake-up ahead of the tournament, current coach Jacques Brunel said on Tuesday.
In a statement posted on the French Rugby Federation website, Brunel said the 50-year-old Galthie would bring his "vision" to the group and look after overall morale issues. The former French captain's arrival with Les Bleus, Brunel added, would not affect the roles of the other assistant coaches. The 65-year-old Brunel has experienced a difficult tenure since replacing the sacked Guy Noves in 2017, winning only five games in 16 fixtures.
"Over the years we have been close and that has not changed," said Brunel, whose tenure was weakened after a poor Six Nations tournament in which France finished fourth.
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