In 2000, Colomiers reached the French championship final, but Galthié had to watch from the stands due to a knee injury. The club lost 28–23 to Stade Français, whom he joined the following season.
In 2000, Colomiers reached the French championship final, but Galthié missed due to a knee injury. The club lost to Stade Français in that season, and he joined them the next year.