It’s expected France’s biggest test will come this week in Edinburgh against Scotland.
There’s an argument, having faced an underperforming Ireland side and inferior Wales and Italy teams that Les Bleus haven’t been properly tested yet, but there’s nothing easy about a trip to Murrayfield.
Of course, we wait with baited breath to see which Scotland outfit turns up, but with their own Triple Crown and slim title hopes alive, it has every making of a tasty encounter.
It’s as much a mental test for France as anything. They know they are in the box seat for the slam and have a superior squad on paper. However, the challenge will come if they meet some resistance in Edinburgh, how they respond.
They blew Ireland away in 60 minutes in round one, went off the boil as Andy Farrell’s side ran in back-to-back tries, but by then the game was done. The wins over Wales and Italy came at a canter. Will they be underdone? Or after the fallow week, will Fabien Galthié have his players primed and ready to kick on against Scotland and England?
It’s at the stage now where even if they defend their title, if it’s not a clean sweep, it could be seen as a missed opportunity for this group – James Regan.