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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 28 MIN

Le Crunch Explained | France vs England with Damien Dussault

from The Coach G Show · host Gurthro Steenkamp

Why does France vs England feel bigger than rugby?📩 Join Coach G’s Free Community -https://www.skool.com/coach-g-1708In this short-form episode of The Coach G Show, Coach G is joined by Damien Dussault to unpack the emotion, history, culture, and pressure behind Le Crunch.This is not just a match preview. It is a conversation about rivalry, national identity, public pressure, and why this fixture still hits differently in French rugby.Inside this episode:Why the term Le Crunch mattersThe deeper history behind France vs EnglandWhy French fans take this fixture so personallyFrance’s reaction after the Scotland defeatWhat the French media meant by “Le Clac”Fabien Galthié’s unusual ballet move before the gameHenry Pollock, pressure, and the edge of modern rivalryChapters:00:00 Intro — Why Le Crunch is different01:02 Damien Dussault joins the show02:04 Why France vs England feels personal05:08 Why French fans treat this match differently07:13 France’s loss to Scotland and lessons from it09:00 “Le Clac” — the French media reaction13:32 Why Galthié took the team to the ballet17:53 Henry Pollock and the mind games21:43 France’s special-edition jersey23:48 French rugby news and players to watch27:09 Final thoughts + Coach G Level UpA sharp rugby conversation for fans, players, coaches, and anyone who loves the psychology behind big games.Listen, follow, and share the episode with another rugby person.Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/thecoachgshowFollow Coach G on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠ - https://www.instagram.com/ggsteenkamp

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