France to resume World Cup quest with big resources despite quarter-final setback

BACKING RECEIVED: France head coach, Fabien Galthie. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire.

Fabien Galthie was given unprecedented resources to help France win their maiden World Cup title, yet Les Bleus failed at the first big hurdle, but the head coach will continue his quest with the backing of the federation (FFR).

Galthie had 42 players at his disposal for every training camp, a 50-strong staff, including a top referee on the payroll, but France bowed out in the quarter-finals, beaten 29-28 by defending champions South Africa.