France’s Guilhem Guirado wants wins to build on progress from autumn

France captain Guilhem Guirado has seen his team push Australia and New Zealand close as they prepare to mount a challenge in the Six NationsWorryingly sensible sounds are starting to emerge from French rugby. They are in the vanguard of the campaign to extend qualification by residency; they are closing loopholes for the poaching by their clubs of overseas players; and, most astonishingly of all, a workable accord has been established between the union and those clubs, the upshot of which is meaningful time for Guy Novès with his players. All they need to do now is to start winning some meani…