France’s Selection Bombshell: The Coach & Agent Perspective (with Damien)

France’s Selection Bombshell: The Coach & Agent Perspective (with Damien)

The Lessons From The Game Podcast
Jan 27, 20261:00:15
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Episode Notes

Fabien Galthié shocks French rugby by leaving out Gaël Fickou, Grégory Alldritt, and Damien Penaud before the Six Nations. Coach G is joined by agent Damien Dussault to unpack the decision through the lens of selection strategy, squad culture, and long-term World Cup planning—then flips it into the most important piece: how elite players respond when they don’t get picked.

Expect a real conversation on standards, leadership, pressure, and turning non-selection into fuel.