Stade Français boss Paul Gustard reacts to Six Nations snub

Good for him to support his players in the media and there are some who have done really well this season but for me they are behind better players.

I think Yoan Tanga has been very good, but the competition at number 8 is fierce and you can understand Matiu getting picked ahead of him.

Paul Gabrillagues has been magnificent as captain, but his last appearance for France was against Scotland in 2024 where he had a nightmare. So it’s unlikely he will be back.

Baptiste Pesenti is also doing well but Tom Staniforth is better in most categories statistically.

Carbonel has been very good, there is a strong argument for him over Seunes. Segonds can also feel unlucky to not be picked. But we are talking about the 3rd choice number 10 here, who will likely not see the field at all. Actually 4th, because Dupont will likely finish games in that position. With that slot being a training partner and the agreement of only 2 trips to Marcoussis, Segonds or Carbonel will likely be called in later in the tournament.

Barre has been good, but he had two nightmares in New Zealand last year so has gone down the pecking order a bit. Again, even if he was in the squad he would have Ramos, Buros, Attisogbe and perhaps even Bielle-Biarrey or Gourgues ahead of him so it’s not a major talking point.

The others in the team are most international players who are quality, then of course you have Nene who has been selected.

Some top14 coaches mourn because Galthie pick not enough players and some others because he pick too many . Hard to satisfied everybody and his father…