The break is approaching.
Federation and League have given themselves one last chance.
One last discussion this Tuesday.
Which is unlikely to succeed.
Because on Monday, the two institutions negotiated at length by videoconference on the international autumn calendar - the FFR wants six tests for the XV of France, the LNR is ready to accept five, instead of the usual three - without leading to one agreement reveals
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For his discussions, via videoconference, were present Bernard Laporte, the president of the FFR, and Serge Simon, its vice-president, on the Federation side, Paul Goze, Alain Tingaud and Emmanuel Eschallier, respectively, president, vice-president and general manager of the LNR, on the professional rugby side, as well as two representatives of the Toulouse and Racing 92 clubs.
The League will put its threat to execution and will file a summary before the Council of State
Several hours of discussion and therefore no agreement.
The FFR wants its six matches for the XV of France.
When the NRL still considers making enough sacrifices by accepting five tests.
Which will already deprive the Top 14 clubs, which will compete in duplicate during the same period, of their internationals.
Discussions will therefore resume this Tuesday morning.
Without any real hope of success.
If the failure is confirmed, the League will carry out its threat.
She will file a summary before the Council of State to question the regulations on the provision of internationals.
A legal remedy that could have serious consequences on the current organization.
One month before the first test of the Blues, on October 24 against Wales at the Stade de France, the situation is more tense than ever.
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