France coach Fabien Galthie admits they must accept criticism for their recent coronavirus outbreak but insists ‘zero risk does not exist’
- Coach Galthie and 12 players returned positive Covid-19 tests last month
- France’s Six Nations match with Scotland had to be postponed due to outbreak
- Galthie came under fire for breaking strict bubble to watch his son play rugby
France coach Fabien Galthie was forced to defend himself on Thursday against accusations that he was part of his team’s Covid outbreak.
After naming his side to face England, Galthie came under fire for breaking the squad’s strict bubble to watch his son play rugby.
Galthie and 12 players tested positive before France’s game against Scotland was delayed.
France coach Fabien Galthie was forced to defend himself for their coronavirus outbreak
‘We respect the Covid-19 protocol as best as possible. France is very exposed, zero risk does not exist,’ said Galthie.
‘You accept and listen to criticism. It is part of our situation.’
Last week, an internal investigation by the French Rugby Federation cleared him of responsibility for the outbreak.
Saturday’s game at Twickenham will be France’s first fixture for a month. Matthieu Jalibert has been named at fly-half ahead of the returning Romain Ntamack.