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IN FRANCE, a whole host of grand old warriors are slowly trying to get accustomed to the fact their careers are now behind them. Jean-Baptiste Poux, 39 in September, is the oldest followed by a trio of 37-year-olds – Aurelien Rougerie, Patricio Albacete and a wing whose claims to fame include sabotaging an Irish Grand Slam at Croke Park more than a decade ago, Vincent Clerc.
Not all the oldies are ready to embrace retirement. For another who will reach 37 in the autumn, next season will be business as usual. After 12 years in t...