“Humble and Committed”: the captain and the coach of the women’s XV of France confide in the first episode of our miniseries

Humble and committed, is the story of women who, despite their differences, manage to come together for a common goal. In this podcast, the team concept, placed at the center of attention, is gutted through six episodes of about thirty minutes. As the Rugby Women’s World Cup approaches, which will take place from 8 October to 12 November in New Zealand, follow the preparation of Les Bleues, from the changing rooms to the lawn.

This is Ines Hirigoyen, sports journalist, who hosts this podcast. She passed by France Television, she was also a journalist on the field during the 2020 Women’s 6 Nations Tournament, covering all the Bleues matches, and this one, for three years.

For this podcast, Inès followed the women’s XV of France in all his adventures : from Marcoussis to New Zealand passing through Nice or even Andorra. In each episode, talk to one or more team members who have confidence in their relationship to rugby, as well as their interpretation of the notion of a team.

But Humble and committed, they are not just sports, they are also women’s life stories. Beyond this collective dimension, you will learn more about these individuals who make up the XV of France; these high-level sportsmen who also turn out to be students, farmers or even occupational therapists.

Women with multiple backgrounds discussing in complete privacy on the podcast Humble and committedso that you entered the world of high-level sports with discretion.

Interview with the captain of the XV of France Women

This first episode highlights Gaëlle Hermet, captain of the Bleues, in his leadership role in the locker room, but also on the pitch. How to build team cohesion with players who will be opponents for the rest of the year, and how to combine the experience of experienced rugby players with that of young recruits who want to test themselves?

During this first episode of Humble and committed, the coach and coach of the XV of France Thomas Darracq he will also carry out short interventions, previously recorded, on which Gaëlle Hermet will recover. But he is not the only one to have lent himself to the game of confidences. Former captain of the XV of France and the second line of the team, Safi N’Diaye, also participates in the podcast to discuss the evolutions of the position of captain within the team.

Whether you are a fan of rugby or not, whether you have already played this sport or not, Humble and Committed allows you to discover this sport with those who are best placed to talk about it. A formidable epic that will bring teammates to the World Cup.