Yannick Bru, a member of the UBB coaching staff, highlighted the need for the team to improve its offensive efficiency after two recent away losses, including a 48-12 defeat in Toulouse and a 38-25 loss in Perpignan. The staff's main focus this week has been on enhancing offensive performance, which Bru said had been lacking, especially in the Perpignan match. Although the team had moments of presence on the field—such as holding more than 60% of possession and entering the opposing team's scoring area 17 times—the emphasis was on individual discipline and respect for the collective effort. The coaching staff aimed to remind players of the importance of commitment and selflessness in maintaining a strong team dynamic. Managing a top-level team involves balancing trust in players' autonomy with the need for more direct interventions, a challenge Bru described as critical. While the coaching staff prefers to encourage player responsibility, the recent away games have shown the need for adjustments in methods and approaches. This process includes daily discussions, exchanges, analyses, and sometimes disciplinary actions, all aimed at adapting strategies according to the stage of the season. Jefferson Poirot, a player, was involved in discussions with the leaders' group to take on more responsibilities. Bru acknowledged that Maxime Lucu had been somewhat isolated in Perpignan, lacking focus and selflessness at times. The absence of several key players, including Ben Tamifuna, Adam Coleman, and Matthieu Jalibert, was noted as impacting the team's cohesion. However, Poirot's return was seen as a positive development, as he is set to play against Lyon and is highly motivated for his final season. Poirot's role as a bridge between the coaching staff and the players was emphasized, with Bru noting his experience in various stages of the club's history, including periods of survival and success in European competitions. His insights were considered valuable in reminding the team of its journey and the need for humility in upcoming competitions. Regarding Eddie Jones' comments on the French scrum, Bru suggested that such analyses were part of Jones' strategy to create doubt in other nations. He noted that the issue of the scrum had been previously addressed and was not new. The current coaching staff, including William Servat, was well aware of the challenges and had already taken steps to address them.