The FFR made it official this Thursday at the start of the afternoon. The Catalan Patrick Arlettaz will join the staff of the XV of France in January 2024, replacing Laurent Labit who, after the World Cup, will become manager of the Stade Français. Chosen directly by Fabien Galthié, the 51-year-old former three-quarter will take charge of the attacking sector until June 2028, i.e. after the next World Cup, in the fall of 2027 in Australia.
“It’s first of all a lot of pride, he confided. And it’s an honor in relation to the recognition of my work, the benevolent look and the confidence of the coach, the importance of the mission, too. It means so much to the French public. It is our window to all”.
After seven seasons at the head of Perpignan, Arlettaz had already made the decision at the beginning of the year to leave USAP at the end of the season where he managed to maintain his club after the “Access Match” won in Grenoble. (33-19) on June 3. “I have the feeling of accomplishment” he admitted, relieved, at the end of the meeting.
He joined the tricolor staff with another Catalan, Laurent Sempéré, who took care of the forwards of the Stade Français Paris. The former pillar will be more particularly in charge of the key and combat phases alongside William Servat, who will remain in office for four additional years.
