Galthie: Les Bleus in mood

THE sun is shining on French rugby at present and captain Fabien Galthie today was optimistic the bright conditions would continue until the World Cup final on November 22.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2003 - 00:00
Alex Lowe

In short, Galthie has high hopes for France to beat England in Sunday's semi-final because, when Les Bleus are in this mood, there are few who can stop them.

The 34-year-old scrum-half, who will once again forge his creative partnership with star fly-half Frederic Michalak, has been playing Test rugby for 12 years.

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