S3 EP25 - A Welshman in France with Illtud Dafydd

France are off to a flyer, and we're joined by Paris-based Welsh journalist Illtud Dafydd to discuss a blistering start to the 6 Nations for Fabien Galthié's men. We also get the lowdown on Top 14 club and country shenanigans, Red Star Rugby and the best coffee in Paris!

Plus, we preview a cracking weekend with internationals, Top 14 and Pro D2 action wall to wall.

You can hear more from Illtud in his weekly newsletter "Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch" on Substack: https://illtuddafydd.substack.com/

Look out for further previews from us at Rosbifs of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby

OR

Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App!

Illtud Dafydd Interview:

00:15 Intro & France Review

- France v Ireland Review

- Thoughts on Fabien Galthié

22:34 France v Wales Preview

32:51 Top 14 Status Update

38:54 Pro D2 Summary (inc. Background info on Nevers)

44:30 Life in France: Rugby & Recommendations

54:06 Top 14 Round 17 Preview

58:53 France U20s v Ireland U20s Thoughts

1:00:20 Pro D2 Round 20 Preview

01:03:29 Petit-Fours & Digestifs

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