Philosophical Dusautoir pleads for patience

THIERRY DUSAUTOIR has pleaded for patience as France seek to translate their attacking instincts into success.

Marc Lievremont’s vanquished side could take solace from some scintillating passages of play on Saturday that brought an enthralled Croke Park to its feet. Only the harshest critic would rail against the shortcomings of a strong French side ordered to attack but Dusautoir admits entertaining alone is not enough.

“Our team is young and we must learn from this experience. You have to give us time,” said the Toulouse openside. “I know it is idiotic to say that because we have been saying that for a year and a half.