# S3 EP25 - A Welshman in France with Illtud Dafydd

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Podcast: [Rosbifs Rugby](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rosbifs-rugby-6880049)
Published: 2026-02-10T04:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

France are off to a flyer, and we're joined by Paris-based Welsh journalist Illtud Dafydd to discuss a blistering start to the 6 Nations for Fabien Galthié's men. We also get the lowdown on Top 14 club and country shenanigans, Red Star Rugby and the best coffee in Paris! Plus, we preview a cracking weekend with internationals, Top 14 and Pro D2 action wall to wall. You can hear more from Illtud in his weekly newsletter "Jouez: The French Rugby Dispatch" on Substack: https://illtuddafydd.substack.com/ Look out for further previews from us at Rosbifs of this weekend's games over on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RosbifsRugby OR Read the articles we are writing for All Things Rugby at allthingsrugby.com or on The Rugby App! Illtud Dafydd Interview: 00:15 Intro & France Review - France v Ireland Review - Thoughts on Fabien Galthié 22:34 France v Wales Preview 32:51 Top 14 Status Update 38:54 Pro D2 Summary (inc. Background info on Nevers) 44:30 Life in France: Rugby & Recommendations 54:06 Top 14 Round 17 Preview 58:53 France U20s v Ireland U20s Thoughts 1:00:20 Pro D2 Round 20 Preview 01:03:29 Petit-Fours & Digestifs Note: Chapter timestamps don't take account of any adverts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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