Bernard Laporte, president of the French Rugby Federation, returned this Friday during a video interview with Le Figaro, on the question of the rise or not of two Federal 1 clubs (Massy and Albi) in Pro D2 next season. The president of the FFR wanted to impose the rise of two clubs in the second division for a new formula in two pools of 9, while the presidents of Pro D2 and the National Rugby League are opposed. "We have taken note. It is not a fight between the League and the Federation. Regarding the climbs, it creates a positive dynamic for the clubs. I would have liked to have had two clubs set up. That's why I got a rant. I wanted the clubs to decide. A letter has been sent. We will see at the beginning of the week how we will respond. In terms of solidarity, I found that good. In football, they made two descents and two climbs. We'll see. But there will be no courts, things like that. (…) I told the Pro D2 clubs that they would not be harmed in terms of TV rights. I would have liked more solidarity. There is a veto of the Pro D2 clubs, we will see… ”
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