JAMES HARRI NGTON
FRENCH COLUMN

Decider: Challenge Cup winners Lyon face Champions Cup winners La Rochelle
PICTURE: Getty Images

In less than three weeks, the French domestic rugby season ends when the captain of the last Top 14 club standing lifts the Bouclier de Brennus at the end of the final in Stade de France, a venue under close scrutiny following the discomfiting scenes at the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool.
The Nations League football match between France and Denmark was played at the stadium on Friday, and France-Croatia will take place there...