France captain Thierry Dusautoir has called on his players to recover their pride against Wales at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Last weekend's shock defeat to Italy has dented France's title prospects, but Dusautoir insists his side will fight on.
"I don't think the players need my help. They are angry about their performance last weekend. But we have to remember the Italians played a very good game," said Dusautoir.
"We weren't good enough to win a Six Nations match. I think our pride was hurt enough that we will be able to get ourselves up for the Welsh game.
"It's not the first time that I find myself in this situation, after a defeat in Italy. It's a situation that I know, but there aren't that many solutions for bouncing back. We have four games left.
"We have to tell ourselves that the tournament didn't end in Rome."
Comments
ArmchairGeneral says...
No way is it over for France. Wales on the other hand should save their energy for their wooden spoon match vs Scotland whilst Italy and England play for the Grand Slam.
Posted 09:39 09th February 2013
FISH says...
its over man, i'm sorry but its over
Posted 16:27 08th February 2013
rugby_rockstar says...
Nah, you're wrong Thierry. The French team should just go home and watch the french version of Splash on the French version of ITV 1 (that'll be ITV Un for all budding French Speakers out there) . We won't mind and Wales may even win!!!
Predicted Final score if France actually do go home and watch tv is: France 8 - 10 Wales. Woohoo! for Wales!!!! Wait.... Noooooooooo!!!!! Wales have just accidently kicked a dropped goal over his posts by mistake! France 11 - 10 Wales!!!!! Rob Howley hangs his head in dispair!!!!
Posted 15:46 08th February 2013