Top 14 Highlights & Les Bleus 42 squad surprises & Galthie's moustache...

Join hosts Véronique Landew and Bill Hooper in this exciting episode of the French Rugby CONNECTIONS podcast. We recap the latest action from the Top 14, featuring a win for Toulouse and a loss for Union Bordeaux Bègles, along with an overview of upcoming fixtures. Get insights into the French national team's squad selection for the autumn internationals, including the debut of eight uncapped players and the impact of injuries on regular starters. Additionally, we discuss the recent leadership updates with Florian Grill's re-election and Benazir's bid for the head of World Rugby. The episode also mentions an interview that Fabien Galthie did with l'Equipe shedding light on new team rules and his summer tour experiences. Don't miss out on our fast-track comprehensive analysis and predictions for the latest in French rugby! Enjoy the French Rugby CONNECTIONS, the podcast with the gallic twist!00:00 Introduction 00:19 Welcome to the French Rugby Connection Podcast00:55 Top 14 Rugby Updates01:25 Exciting Matches and Key Players02:05 Team Performances and Rankings04:10 Upcoming Matches and Predictions07:24 French Squad Selections and Surprises08:58 Uncapped Players in the French Squad10:07 Key Players and Selection Conundrums12:01 Upcoming Matches and Venues13:42 French Rugby Federation Leadership15:54 Accents and Language in Rugby17:35 BehavioUR and Image in Rugby19:02 Goodbye