François Ratier

François Ratier is the newly appointed head coach (or selector) of the French Women's XV rugby team. He is newsworthy because he recently led the team in their opening match of the 2026 Six Nations tournament against Italy on April 11, 2026. The French team secured a convincing 40-7 victory, earning a bonus point for scoring seven tries. While the first half of the match was described as somewhat disorganized (5-0 at half time), the team improved significantly in the second half. Despite the win, Ratier acknowledged technical imperfections related to tension within the team. The victory and Ratier's debut as coach mark a significant start to France's Six Nations campaign.