Painful awakening in Paris….Still one week of World Cup to go, but the feast isn’t the same here. France now seeks the consolation prize but the heart isn’t there.

Scramble for the spoils as coach Bernard Laporte, Fabien Pelous, Frederic Michalak, The Medias and even President Nicolas Sarkozy come under a fire of criticism! It won’t change anything to the French fate but will ease the pain of those who a dreamt a bit to early of a blue triumph.

Let’s be rational, Rugby is a game, even if France’s elimination deprives broadcasters and sponsors of a few million euros. The “game” argument is a weak one tough, given the teams left in the tournament. The brutal Spingboks are now the model for spectacular rugby!

Before blaming anyone, talking about Laporte’s succession and his first steps in politics, let’s dream of a victory over Argentina as a revenge for the opening game. The French can save their World Cup if their flair surpasses the physical game of the Pumas