Rugby: France's Attack

Rugby Coaching: In this rugby video, I look at how French Rugby is back to their attacking best! I use World Rugby's principles of play to help deconstruct how they do this.
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[@jrrmartin2325]

It feels like if France didn't win the Tournament, they at least won back the hearts of rugby amateurs. As a Frenchman who watched so many poor games during so many years I can say it's a relief! Hope it will last!

[@mauricefrost8900]

Absolutely agree I watch England because I want them to win But now I am watching France again because I want to see enjoyable rugby rather than the never ending kick-chase Looking forward to 2023 already

[@isaacbaylor4511]

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[@judsonkenneth2854]

@Isaac Baylor Instablaster ;)

[@andrewmuir3302]

Coming from a Canadian - It lasted. 2 years later and they're great. Wish I could say the same for my own

[@bisouslesgens2972]

Thank you for speaking slowly, I'm french and I can understand what you're saying ! Great job and one more subscribe !

[@zyaicob]

This is the most subtle shade at Squidge Rugby and I'm here for it

[@djoamigoos1618]

Thank you. I learn a lot

[@pfowler92]

Damn this French team is so fun to watch.

[@maxb1043]

Dupont is the best scrum-half of the world. Great analysis, thank you !

[@financialliberty2381]

Forget scrum half, he is one of the very best players in the world and has probably been for a few seasons now for those who have closely followed him (and he's had a grave injury 2 years ago 3 months after his incredible performance against the ABs)

[@maxb1043]

@@financialliberty2381 Yes, he became better after coming back from his ACL surgery.. Insane player

[@financialliberty2381]

@@maxb1043 hmmm not even sure about that, think he was already this good before his injury (see his performances against NZ or Australia A with the Babaas). Main difference is that he just wasn't playing for an as good French team as since last year.

[@maxb1043]

@@financialliberty2381 I'm french, I watch all games of Toulouse, and I can assure you that he improved a lot his kicking game, his ability to take a step back from his style and analyze better the gameplay. He does take better decisions than before his injury. Though he does not attack the line as much as he did before his injury, that's why he stepped up I believe.

[@jimfonzie2887]

Many txs for this interesting vid. I think its too early to enhance "Dupont is the best". Let him grow ;) Just have a look on the comparison between Faf de Clerck & Antoine.

[@yoe91]

Very good video. Made me realize France's attacking was more deliberate than I suspected. It feels like their sexy plays are just really good Rugby players doing their thing individually, but there's a common thread to these plays and a structure. Also, I hadn't even noticed Dupont's speed distributing really until now. At 5:50, damn, that's well spotted, and you're right, his eyes do light up and sure enough he ends up with the assist on the play.

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, @yoe91! I love your work- thanks for making these cool videos showcasing some great talent! Yeah, Dupont's brain combined with athletism has allowed him to elevate to be the best in the world right now. Looking forward to digging deeper over the Autumn Nations Cup. I'm sure you're going to create some cool stuff from it!

[@mr.meeseeks3074]

@@ContactCoach Sadly you won't have much to see from this specific french team :/ These players won't be available after the first match against fijis

[@ContactCoach]

@@mr.meeseeks3074 I hope something can be worked out!!

[@mr.meeseeks3074]

@@ContactCoach It will allow us to see what Galthié is truly capable of... Is he lucky or a living legend ? (Probably both ...)

[@ericsamson919]

@@ContactCoach Not really. The agreement between the fed and the clubs for this time only allows players to play 3 times...

[@meilmontigny9201]

They're a very young team with still lots of progress to make. They will be a formidable team in the years to come.

[@ohpatriote5622]

Sure, but dont forget they are U world s champions twice and playing every weeks together OR FACE TO FACE in TOP 14. So youngs, in shape and accurates

[@didB]

Merci c'était très intéressant.

[@ContactCoach]

Pas de problème!

[@titouyou1]

There's one guy who's never mentioned, William Servat "nickname La Buche" , he takes care of the front training and look at how the scrums get more stable and less penalized than before. I've seen few videos showing the way he talks to the guys, well I now understand many things about the way France plays.

[@jacobnewton840]

I've heard so much buzz about Dupont, but being in the Southern Hemisphere and not watching many Six Nations games, I didn't fully understand the hype. This video showed me that Dupont is going to be a BIG problem for teams in the future!

[@ohpatriote5622]

In fact not only Dupond is a threat but a large part of his team. With two U worlds champions teams Galthié have a problem of rich people... he has a real 2d team on the bench (and in the stands). Let see the next North Hemispher s tournament ... in 3 month

[@hu9o230]

Well spoted for Dupont's eyes. that just shows how good the guy is. He knows when to follow the ball for quick distribution or anticipating support for breakthrough. He see's thing before they happen.

[@ContactCoach]

Love his anticipation! Always thinking then the athletism to do it!

[@BrunoDECOURCY]

“A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be” Wayne Gretzky. Guess what can we say about Dupont? Great video and I look forward to watching the one you plan to do regarding Shawn Edwards as he totally changed the French mentality. As a French, I’m thrilled to see my EDF playing so clinical and with so much enthusiasm and professionalism!!! Bravo to the whole team led by Galthié and Ibanez!!! You’ve got a new subscriber btw:)

[@allistaircampbell9282]

Man,your analysis is top notch. Never realised what a genious Dupont is. Obviously an amazing player.

[@Hermet77]

Great video! You make me think at these attacks with a new eye. You give great insight into the attacking moves by helping us stepping back and see the moves around the ball. It makes these great moves even more enjoyable. Thanks a lot 👍

[@ContactCoach]

It's always fun watching around the ball as that's usually the unseen work that creates the opportuities!

[@bassileosioane3329]

Please keep doing this, you can not imagine how valuable you are doing, I have learned a lot with your videos, please

[@ContactCoach]

That's great to hear! Thank you for watching 👊 I hang out on Instagram a lot (@thecontactcoach) so head that way, too.

[@emmanuelbrun6002]

Great video, great analysis! Keep going!

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Emmanuel!

[@brundlemouche3225]

Great analysis! Thanks

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for taking a look, Brundle!

[@gribele]

Thank you for your analysis. Very clear understanding delivered in convincing explanations.

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Frederic. I appreciate the nice comments and thanks for taking a look!

[@noirvalentin]

Great video. The diagrams for the running lines are so helpful, this shows how much Dupont has talent for this game in terms of anticipating what's going to happen next. Just brillant.

[@ContactCoach]

He's a special player with an exciting future! Thanks for taking a look!

[@sergemaynard2965]

Trés bonne analyse, merci pour la video

[@dondiegodelavega8072]

Quel plaisir de voir les britanniques décrypter le jeu du xv de France, Fabien galthié est monsieur rugby France, avec une expérience une vision, en 1 an et demi on est passé d un jeu fédéral 1 à un jeu super12... Et puis la paire de demis ntamack dupond à leur âge, annonce de belles choses

[@ContactCoach]

merci de l'avoir regardé! (google translate 😁)

[@french.blackdevil1967]

Great video. Shawn does a good job. If our defence goes well, our offense will be more efficient. This game needs to be top physically. During the last 6 nations, Covid has slow the french team.. Dupont is the Factor X. His ability to be at the right place at the right moment is important. We also have many impact players. It's going to be fun to see how far they will go.

[@etiennebral1]

Thank you, that was so interesting! You know what you are talking about

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Etienne!

[@gabereal917]

This breakdown is sick! Love it

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for taking a look, Gabriel!

[@olivierarnaud-freaud6369]

Excellent video, thank you !

[@ContactCoach]

Thank you for watching 👊

[@melvinesmith]

Such a great video. Thank you!

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, mate!

[@hafidkouloun6405]

Excellent!

[@amauryjonkers1140]

Great content, keep going! Cheers from a new subscriber ;)

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for taking a look 👊

[@philippebeillan6962]

Merci pour cette excellente analyse .. un nouvel abonné ..good job thank you

[@enomoeb]

Your video is really well made, i can now watch rugby with more accuracy. I hope France team is going to keep on improving, the physicality of rugby nowadays makes me worried about injuries and the loss of good players, but we will see. Thanks again for this video, i've learnt a lot! (sorry if bad english)

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for taking a look! I'm sure the French are on an upward curve. Exciting times!

[@declissonolivier9376]

Subscrided. Really great analysis. Very informative. I can't wait for the second crunch in one year!

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks! It would be great to see a full French team but looks like we have to wait until next year.

[@declissonolivier9376]

@@ContactCoach Not sure... Do not forget that against italians, 11 french players were brand new, in the team. N'tamack should come back. I repeat: i can't wait!!!!

[@ContactCoach]

@@declissonolivier9376 It's going to be fun. France can go with no fear and hopefully cause England some problems!

[@michaeldavies5840]

Really like this analysis, makes you think as a coach how you would develop your clubs attack.

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Michael! It’s always fun seeing what different teams do and seeing how it can be amended into your own coaching environment.

[@rg3412]

Awesome content for us lay people! Thanks for breaking things down. I've watched rugby my entire life, but I've found most commentary (I follow French & British channels), especially from broadcast, is very superficial. Not yours.

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, R G, I appreciate you taking the time to watch and I'm pleased you enjoy the content!

[@lil33470]

Belle analyse

[@chrish4976]

Really enjoyed your video, thank you. Could you (or anyone else) explain the following abbreviations in the table you show: M, CA, MK, BH, PM and BTS ?

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for watching! Here are the meanings M (Meters), CA (Carries). MK (Meters Kicked), BH (Ball played by Hand), PM (Passes Made) and BTS (Broken Tackles).

[@andyrender4540]

Interesting video, would be really keen to hear if you know what basic drills they would run for this and how community coaches might go about introducing similar set ups

[@ContactCoach]

Hi Andy! I think the big thing to look at first is playing with tempo and working on the skills needed for that. Big areas of focus will be catch/pass, and then pre-contact (footwork to find an edge), in-contact (leg-drive, work on floor to present), and post-contact (getting back in the game quickly) technical skills. I would really encourage doing this through as many games as possible so players can start to understand doing these skills under game conditions. In your games, really hammer home an aspect you're working on. For example, if you are working on presenting the ball, in the game you ensure that every time the ball is carried into contact, the player must work on the floor to produce clean ball. Every time this happens you can award a point, every time is does not happen you turnover the ball. Also important to keep the game flowing, fun and intense. More than happy to jump on a call to chat more about this (email me at [e-mail] if you want to follow up).

[@theultimatesharpshooter6734]

Awesome video. I can't believe I only found this channel now.

[@BTBDech]

Same here :)

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for having a look!

[@captainpoontah4888]

Great video!

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks!

[@Kiruthmania]

Great analysis, from certainly an expert rugby lover. Congrats

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Johan, for having a look! 👊

[@matts9474]

great stuff

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Matt!

[@star13008]

Very interesting thank you. Unlike those that some may say in France the attack of les Bleus is not just due to chance. It’s very structured.

[@philippebeillan6962]

Exact mon ami super structuré

[@yropart]

Très bonne vidéo. Merci du boulot

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Yannick!

[@justsceptic3085]

thanks for the best rugby analysis

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for watching!

[@etoiledesneiges3999]

I have nothing against Shaun Edwards, but Galthie set the french defence during the last world cup. It actually was less performant during this 6 nations.

[@ContactCoach]

That's true- France conceded 13 tries (only better than Italy on 25) but I don't think that tells the full story. Three of those tries were conceded vs Scotland with a red card. The foundation has been laid and I think France will only improve in this area which is really exciting for World Rugby! I'm hoping France and England play in the final of the Autumn Cup.

[@benoitcransac2178]

vrai

[@Alex-df1zf]

All the British media / analysts always put in front Shaun Edwards as the main reason of our success recently... I mean he is part of it of course, but I don't think our defence was the best trait of our game this tournament, hence your vid is on point :)

[@ContactCoach]

@@Alex-df1zf agree, a big area that can be improved- which is really exciting for France!

[@karlclifford1176]

It takes time to truly adjust and master it, but the progress they've made and the difference in intensity is crazy. This French team are just a joy to watch.

[@therugbyfanatic3379]

Great video thank you 👌

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Alex!!

[@samuelhenao6537]

Very good video continue like this

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks, Samuel!

[@jadebras4076]

Merci !!

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for watching!

[@romainviry3185]

Very good analysis. I recognise many of our current strengths and game style. Very exciting stuff from our boys who definitely won some HUGE support last year. Hope they'll keep it up this 6N. Unfortunately we have both NTamack and Vakatawa out for the beginning of it. But I'm excited to see how Vincent and our new cute boy Pierre-Louis Barassi will do. You ll really like these new guys, ^^ Well Vincent did play already. Want him to score his first try now ^^

[@ContactCoach]

Hi Romain! I can't wait to see how France develop in this 6 nations. As you say, they took a big step forward and won the hearts of French rugby fans. I wonder if this will turn into expectation like it always does in England? With that, more pressure?! I love to see France playing well and long may that continue!

[@Raisonnance.]

J'ai cliqué car y'avait nouuuuuuuus sur la miniature

[@ericmarseille2]

You"re clearly an expert.

[@Tritoness]

Subscribed, awesome content. The French really are getting it together arent they.

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks! They sure are...!

[@justsceptic3085]

merci contact coach!

[@ContactCoach]

You're welcome 👊

[@lapsusrevealer3328]

nice Thank you ! from France

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexandreevian5728]

- 2011 : good french team 2011 - 2018 : irregular 2018 - 2020 : starting to rebuild 2020 : young good team 2020 - 2023 : progress 2023 : World Champions in France

[@sergegrattu5171]

Alexandre Evian Erreur d’anglais. Pitoyable en anglais ne se dit pas irregular.

[@alexandreevian5728]

@Daniel Le Bladec C’est vrai qu’ils étaient vraiment pas bons sous PSH mais après ça commençait à aller mieux. Après je suis d’accord qu’irrégulier est un peu gentils, l’important c’est qu’on soit bons aujourd’hui

[@Hermet77]

🤞 j’espère aussi qu’ils feront le même coup que les footballeurs et seront sacrés en France

[@ME-eu9sf]

Sauf si Craig Joubert est arbitre, ou tout autre dans le genre

[@thealain1664]

that's it !

[@S4nzenSek4i]

TL;DR : Dupont carries us so hard ! The -20 World Champions (Dupont, Ntamack, etc) gave us so much potential compared to post 2011 WC ! I feel we can compete against pretty much every single top tier team now ! Cant wait to see what's next for this team !

[@ContactCoach]

Exciting times for French rugby!

[@vincentc3475]

Lasts french games approve your analyse...

[@jean-marccornut7375]

May I ask you a question ? I would like to know what do you say : " a little ???? round ? It is 1'06" from the start.Many thanks

[@XavierMontet]

Great video! :-) I'd like to help with French subtitles, would you be interested?

[@ContactCoach]

If you could email me on [e-mail] we can go from there! Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@fauchelevent3750]

I think it's clear, you demonstrate through the case of Dupont that aliens love playing rugby.

[@gillesmatheronpro]

These are some very fine analysis, thank you ! Just so you can take it easier on the wording... - in Dupont, the last "t" is mute, as for 95% of final letters in french, same applying for Thomas. - Fickou has to be pronouced "feekoo", without anything fancier, as the sound "oo" is always produced with the pair "ou" (no exception, enjoy !)

[@ContactCoach]

Love it- I appreciate the feedback on this 👊

[@canadiancontent352]

The only thing that came naturally to me was running that cheat line, as a 7, I'd find myself running up the field ahead of the play looking back at it and then meeting the ruck at the point of contact. I've tried to coach it but some players just really struggle with it. Then again, put me in the centre's waiting for the hole to develop and I struggle. I really believe players should be picked on how they see the field as much as, if not more than, they are for their physical attributes.

[@calixtepg8024]

Super video +1 sub

[@ContactCoach]

Thanks for the sub!

[@BS2Dos]

👍👍

[@mianomiano8765]

My coach "greatest attack is attacking opponents indecision and errors " i saw that here

[@ContactCoach]

Agreed! Thanks for watching.

[@GabriElDorado]

Où sont les sous-titres en Français ?

[@Raisonnance.]

Quelque part

[@GabriElDorado]

Merci beaucoup

[@love4all396]

Watch Samoa vs Fiji 2017 Fiji #9 Henry Seniloli scored 3 try’s untouch same thing what DuPont is doing now....Just saying 3 years down the line 😎

[@ContactCoach]

I'll take a look at this! Thanks for sharing.

[@DanPatRugby]

really great video, to be shown to all the sh playng the game! ps didn't knew this supporting line is called the cheat-line ;-)

[@ohpatriote5622]

Yes there is no flair here. Just work, train, oportunities quick taken. And a lot of talents in this very large young team. U World s champions twice. Playing together every weeks in TOP 14 . So, a team very dificult to win (without a 16th member !...)

[@ContactCoach]

Great points! Exciting times for France!

[@ohpatriote5622]

@@ContactCoach lets see next 6 Nations Cup. Will be very exciting when France ll play with England.

[@ContactCoach]

@@ohpatriote5622 Agreed! That's going to be a big game!

[@DrugsBunny973]

Ballistic...😘😊

[@hughjorgen30]

Great attacking Rugby is never by chance is it? Yeah there'll be the odd lucky pass here and there but its almost always deliberate

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

Ca y est on fait des jaloux 😂

[@anthony7279]

Is impossible anylisis french attack because french flair individual + team = french attack

[@ContactCoach]

Life is full of patterns!

[@user-dh4qb9nv6r]

France England Scotland are most great and powerful country's in northan hemisphere!

[@ytevysbhtb]

The only flaw about this team is: too many fouls. That's someting annoying to me, since I am French too and can't help to notice how much gifts this team is giving to their foes on a match

[@ContactCoach]

Agreed- can not afford to give away easy penalties!

[@MisterPoppy-sc1sj]

Les whinging poms font la gueule 😂

[@fernandezphilippe9705]

france is the best team of the world,rosbeef buddies!! we ve been stolen by politicals referree s decisions,in 2 word cup finals,in south africa and new zealand,we ll show you that french flair is an essentiajl component,and win the 2next world cups,starting by winning 6 nations tournements!!start to cry..."good game"....cocorico,vive la france!!!

[@jpc7118]

En 1995 c'était une demi-finale, mais effectivement cela a été un vol pour des raisons politiques... Et la France avait battu les AB 3 fois en quatre match (1994-1995), avec deux match en suivant là-bas chez eux, dans un stade où ils n'avaient jamais perdu et n'ont plus eprdu depuis lors... et surtout avec la manière, notamment un essai dit du bout du monde, partis de leurs 22 m, Les Bleus avaient mis un essai qui gagne la série en toute fin de match... Donc effectivement, si l'on avait pas été volé en demie, donc après avoir battu les boks, on aurait affronté les blacks et la France aurait eu une réelle chance de l'emporter, en tout cas, cela aurait donné une finale de rêve au lieu de la purge SA-NZ... Celle de 2011 est pire dans le sens où c'est l'arbitre Joubert qui décide de ne pas sanctionner les nombreuses fautes des Mc Caw et consorts faites face au poteau dans les 15 dernières minutes. Pour se rassurer, ce même arbitre volera les Ecossais contre les Australiens et fera pire en terme d'image arbitrale : il s'enfuira carrément du terrain sans serrer les mains des joueurs car il SAIT qu'il a ENCORE favorisé une équipe du Sud au détriment d'une ééquipe du Nord.

[@gv978]

that troll though🤨🙄