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XV of France: do the Blues really play more than the British?

2022-09-01T19:28:04.404Z


SURVEY – Le Figaro compared the playing times of around forty French, English, Irish, Welsh and Scottish internationals during the 2021-2022 season. The Blues play a lot. But no more than the players playing in England. The gap is clear on the other hand with the Irish,...


In June, Fabien Galthié sounded the alarm.

In this season which leads to the World Cup, in France from September 8 to October 28, 2023, the coach of the XV of France wants us to take care of his internationals.

And claims that the Blues are protected.

Let them play less to arrive in good shape at the time of the big meeting.

To avoid, too, that they hurt themselves before the big meeting.

A request supported by the French Rugby Federation, which suggested additional efforts to professional rugby.

Discussions are currently being held with the National Rugby League, via a commission headed by Didier Lacroix, the president of Stade Toulousain, the main provider of French internationals.

Charges the latter to examine the tracks placed on the table.

A limit on the number of matches per season?

A maximum number of minutes played?

A mandatory rest match every three games played?

As many measures as...

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Source: lefigaro

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