DAVID BARNES

Complaints: Fly-half Camille Lopez dislikes the new international regime in France while, inset, Chris Ashton scored again for Toulon in their friendly with Clermont
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France international stars begin their third week today under the exclusive control of their Federation. None of the 45 players concerned has anything to do with their clubs as part of president Bernard Laporte’s move to favour the country in terms of preparation.
It means the great majority will not be allowed to play for their clubs until the second match of the season next month.
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