In the aftermath of their World Cup quarter-final elimination, France is grappling with yet another setback as general manager Raphael Ibanez steps down from his position, as reported by French outlet Midi Olympique.
Ibanez, the former France captain, had been working alongside head coach Fabien Galthie throughout the previous World Cup cycle.
Their collaboration played a crucial role in positioning Les Bleus as one of the top contenders for the Webb Ellis Cup at their home World Cup.
However, following the disappointing loss to eventual champions South Africa, Midi Olympique reveals that Ibanez has resigned from his role, though he will continue to be associated with the French Rugby Federation.
Interestingly, earlier this year, the 50-year-old Ibanez had inked a contract extension until 2028, mirroring Galthie, who also committed to an extension until 2027.
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2024 Six Nations fixtures:
Kicking off on Friday, February 2nd, France will play host to Ireland.
In the sporting calendar, the Guinness Six Nations occupies a unique and cherished place, eagerly awaited by fans annually. While the 2023 Championship is underway, enthusiasts can already start anticipating its return in the subsequent year.
The upcoming fixtures promise thrilling encounters, world-class sporting entertainment, and unforgettable experiences for fans across the globe.
Through its comprehensive broadcast coverage, the 2022 Guinness Six Nations amassed over 119 million live viewers. Six Nations Rugby is committed to delivering fans the best possible access to all the action, and in 2024, host broadcast partnerships will play a vital role in taking fans inside the Championship.
In the UK, BBC and ITV will share coverage, with S4C offering Welsh language options. France Television will be the home of the Championship for French fans, RTE and Virgin Media will once again cover the games in Ireland. In Italy, broadcast coverage of the Championship is set to be confirmed soon. The host broadcast coverage will also be complemented by widespread international broadcast coverage and a World Feed service.
Commenting on the 2024 Guinness Six Nations fixtures, Ben Morel, CEO of Six Nations Rugby, said:
“A constant of the Guinness Six Nations is the drama, unpredictable storylines, and rivalries playing out over five unmissable rounds of fixtures. This is what drives the sheer excitement fans have for this great Championship.
We see it every year when the fixtures are confirmed. Fans, media, and players are talking about the games, the rivalries and debating the results. Thanks to our comprehensive broadcast partnerships and coverage, we can bring every moment of the Championship to fans all over the world, and it is exciting to help fans look forward to what is in store for 2024.”
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2024 Six Nations fixtures
