JAMES HARRINGTON

FRENCH COLUMN

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For some time, French rugby has been seriously reconsidering its place as a Land of Milk and Honey for overseas players.
Now, the coronavirus pandemic has focused the minds of presidents further – it’s time to consider the Galactico days as good as over.
Ever-tightening JIFF quota rules are increasingly squeezing squad places. Nevermind the average requirement of 16 JIFF-qualified players in every matchday squad, from next season, a maximum of 14 ...