According to British media, English clubs and Welsh franchises have announced their intention to refuse to come to France to play the third day of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup this weekend.
In question, the health rules in France.
As a reminder, if travel to play rugby matches has been recognized as a "
compelling reason
" by the French authorities, "
There is still compulsory 48-hour isolation when you come from England
," said the Ministry of Sports .
Three suspended meetings
The English and Welsh leaders would demand an exemption so as not to bow to this isolation.
Negotiations are underway between the organizer of European competitions, the EPCR, and the leaders of the three championships concerned: the Top 14, the Premiership and United Rugby Championship (the former Celtic League).
Three meetings would be affected by this boycott.
UBB-Llanelli and Clermont Sale in the Champions Cup;
Biarritz-Newcastle in Challenge.