Top 14 Highlights & Les Bleus 42 squad surprises & Galthie's moustache...

French RUGBY CONNECTIONS with Veronique Landew & Bill Hooper

Join hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper in this exciting episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS podcast. We recap the latest action from the Top 14, featuring a win for Toulouse and a loss for Union Bordeaux Bègles, along with an overview of upcoming fixtures. Get insights into the French national team's squad selection for the autumn internationals, including the debut of eight uncapped players and the impact of injuries on regular starters. Additionally, we discuss the recent leadership updates with Florian Grill's re-election and Benazir's bid for the head of World Rugby. The episode also mentions an interview that Fabien Galthie did with l'Equipe shedding light on new team rules and his summer tour experiences. Don't miss out on our fast-track comprehensive analysis and predictions for the latest in French rugby! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the gallic twist!
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Welcome to the French Rugby Connection Podcast
00:55 Top 14 Rugby Updates
01:25 Exciting Matches and Key Players
02:05 Team Performances and Rankings
04:10 Upcoming Matches and Predictions
07:24 French Squad Selections and Surprises
08:58 Uncapped Players in the French Squad
10:07 Key Players and Selection Conundrums
12:01 Upcoming Matches and Venues
13:42 French Rugby Federation Leadership
15:54 Accents and Language in Rugby
17:35 BehavioUR and Image in Rugby
19:02 Goodbye