Why France will be the dominant side in world rugby

First of all, France is the dominant side in world rugby because of the way they have performed in the past. In 2002, victories such as the 44-5 mauling of Ireland and the 20-15 triumph over England, gave Les Bleus the seventh 5/6 Nations, the top international

competition in Europe, grand slam (meaning they beat every team in the tournament). The three of the last five tournaments, have also been won by the French. French legends like Jean-Pierre Rives, Serge Blanco and Pierre Villepreux, got their nation to its first world cup final in 1987. The electrifying semi-final match against Australia ended 30-24 to France, after a stunning last minute try from brilliant fullback Blanco. In 1999 it was the colossal 43-31 trouncing of red-hot favourites the All Blacks, also in the world cup semi-finals, gave the world one of the biggest upsets in RWC history. The All Blacks found themselves with a 14-point lead just after the break and it seemed as if the only way Jonah Lomu and company would lose the match was if France produced a remarkable comeback or if the New Zealand defence folded. New Zealand’s worst nightmare became reality when French fly half Christophe Lamaison scored 23 second-half points and then Philippe Bernat-Salles landed the killer blow by going over with moments remaining. In all France have played 29 matches in the world cup and have won 22 and drawn 1. This record made France the only northern hemisphere nation to reach two rugby world cup finals until England matched the achievement in 2003.

Finally, the current and past performances have given the French National rugby team the foundation to become the top team of the

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