That is an enormous amount for the first phase of selling. It is a good sign, because in France we are traditionally slow starters when it comes to ticket sales.

There are some details and fine points to sort out.

This shows how the global popularity of rugby is expanding. Even countries that don't play the sport want to be involved.

We have to be careful and people must be prudent to use only official outlets.

These are clumsy words, a moment of distraction due to pressure. It's normal for a coach to defend his players, it's done with talent and passion, but you mustn't descend to excess. Bernard crossed the yellow line. He knows he has gone too far.

Ï feel very proud because we worked so hard to create it - and proud for France because everything is made here.