French federation and clubs end dispute over players' availability

The French rugby federation and the league have finally come to an agreement over the players’ availabilities for this autumn’s test matches.

This comes after the LNR, the organised body, and the French rugby federation were locked in dispute over the test schedule with the clubs unwilling to release the players for the preparation test match against Wales prior to the Six Nations resumption and the Autumn Nations Cup.

Reports suggest that the agreement will see 31 players made available for the six matches France are scheduled to play, although one player will not be allowed to feature in more than three games.

France face Wales in a friendly test on 24 October 24 before hosting Ireland for a rescheduled Six Nations a week later. 

They then face tests against Fiji, Scotland and Italy in the Autumn Nations Cup with the Finals weekend match being played on the first weekend of December.

 

 

 

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