On the occasion of the 2nd day of the European Rugby Cups, seven matches (five in the Champions Cup, two in the Challenge Cup) had been postponed due to travel restrictions between France and the United Kingdom due to the health crisis.
This concerned the matches of La Rochelle, Clermont and UBB, respectively in Bath, Sale and Llanelli.
Just like the reception of the English from Bristol and the Wasps by the Stade Français Paris and Toulouse.
In Challenge, Worcester-Biarritz and London Irish-Brive had also been postponed.
See also Rugby: draw for the matches of French clubs postponed to the second day of the European Cups (official)
From then on, there was the puzzle of knowing when to replay these meetings in an ultra-busy schedule.
The EPCR, which organizes the European Cups, decided on Tuesday that these matches end, on the green carpet, in a draw for all the teams concerned.
A decision inevitably badly received by the French formations.
Brain teaser
New problems arise for the 3rd and 4th days of the continental games, which must take place this weekend and the next.
According to British media, English clubs and Welsh franchises have announced their intention to refuse to come to France, refusing to comply with the health rule in force in France which imposes 48 hours of isolation when coming from the United Kingdom .
The puzzle continues ...
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