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Philippe Sella: The 'french flair' has gone from rugby

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Philippe Sella, French rugby legend, who thinks France will have to use the ball better this weekend in the second test.He also thinks the “French flair” has gone from their rugby because they don’t produce playmakers who can play what is in front of them, like Beauden Barrett.Why can't you blokes be more like Beauden Barrett?That's the question former French midfielder Philippe Sella is asking, albeit in a more diplomatic manner, as his countrymen prepare for the second test against the All Blacks in Wellington on Saturday.Sella was renowned for sparking counterattacks from anywhere during his 111-test career - he wants the current players to do the same.He says that's something lacking in the French game.Sella says Barrett knows what's in front of him, and adapts accordingly through different kicks or plays. LISTEN ABOVE AS PHILIPPE SELLA SPEAKS TO THE RADIO SPORT BREAKFAST  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.