Watch: Kepu sees red after reckless challenge in Murrayfield

However, if the purpose of the tour was to build depth for the next WC, then no. As I indicated in my previous comment, I think Jalibert is a dead end, because of his poor defence; lack of compatibility with Dupont; lack of versatility, precluding the 7/1 bench, which is likely to be important v SA especially; because of his temperament - he hasn’t excelled in big matches, and in the last 2 seasons whenever he’s been 10 against international opposition capable of exploiting opponents’ weaknesses, France has had an uncharacteristically poor record; because he is strong in areas where France A are very strong already, but he weakens further those areas where that A team tends to be relatively weak.

So let’s hope Ntamack is fit in the 2027 WC to give France the best chance possible, but just in case, I would like to see a new back up to Ntamack and Ramos for WC fly half, one strong in at least the majority of the areas just listed where MJ falls short. Perhaps that was what FG was looking for, though I don’t think either 10 shone particularly brightly on this tour.

It was a smart move to allow Reihana to start at 10 for the Māori All Blacks vs Japan and Scotland instead of naming him to France squad and having him sit in the stands watching.

Will I need to convert my home into a brothel?

2) do these figures take into account direct revenue captured by parent companies where appropriate (eg for Bristol do these figures take into account Bristol Sport Limited who own both the club and the stadium)

Andy Farrell knows his old boss well.