William Servat
William Servat is a former French rugby player and current forwards coach for the French national team. Known for his exceptional skills as a hooker, Servat had a distinguished playing career, representing France in international competitions, including the Rugby World Cup. He is highly regarded for his tactical acumen and coaching abilities, having transitioned into a successful coaching role after retiring from professional rugby. In recent news, he has been vocal in critiquing Ireland's technique at the breakdown following a controversial incident involving Irish players during a Six Nations match.
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Recent news mentions
William Servat is France's forwards coach who called Thibaut Flament to inform him of his inclusion in the national team's considerations.
Thibaut Flament: France's Six Nations star on fertility treatment
United Kingdom· 2026-02-26
William Servat is referenced as the best scrummaging hooker in Mike Ross's mind.
what goes on in there and why Ireland needn’t panic after Springbok ordeal – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-30
Much involved is France’s scrum coach, William Servat, who has bucketloads of experience.
French determination to ensure a straight throw-in to the scrum a bold, welcome initiative – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-08-12
William Servat, the coach of the French rugby team, attended the ceremony with the Six Nations trophy.
La princesse Charlène remet les prix de la Journée du respect aux élèves du collège Charles-III à Monaco
Monaco· 2025-04-29
Assistant coach William Servat shot down a question about whether the team were happy to beat Ireland.
France have chance to show rugby’s power axis has shifted emphatically | France rugby union teamUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-15
William Servat is one of France's forwards coaches who alerted the referee about Irish players' tactics.
French accusations against Ireland not in keeping with the spirit of the Six Nations – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-14
William Servat has called into question Ireland’s technique at the breakdown.
Simon Easterby defends Beirne and Porter as French criticism prompts abuse – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
William Servat is France’s forwards coach who showed interest in Thibaud Flament for the national team.
Thibaud Flament now identified as a weapon of choice in France’s second row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-06
