MAXIME Mermoz has slammed Fabien Galthié’s coaching of France and believes the problems they have experienced in the Six Nations were taking root long before their World Cup exit.
Former France centre Mermoz, 37, said on The Rugby Paper Podcast: “He was in a bad position after the World Cup because French rugby had given them every chance. The clubs had given more freedom to players, everyone had helped the team and it was like a big trauma and disappointment.
“It’s normal after that everyone asks ‘why’ to the coach. Instead of trying to...