JAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN

Something of a big deal was made last week about the fact that, a matter of days before Fabien Galthie announces his first French squad of 2024, Perpignan second row sensation Posolo Tuilagi does not have a French passport.
Remember the brouhaha over Emmanuel Meafou and his long-delayed bid to play for France?
The good news for Les Bleus and, arguably, bad news for international rivals is that he has his French passport, has completed World Rugby’s required five-year residency, and is available for Six Nations’ selection.
Expect to see Meafou’s name in Galth...