French government move leaves European club rugby in limbo

French sides advised not to play cross-border matchesSoaring Covid infection rates in Britain prompt actionThe major European club cup competitions are set to be suspended after the French government advised its clubs not to take part in cross-border matches because of the coronavirus variant that has sent the transmission rate soaring in Britain – but it will wait before deciding if France should postpone its Six Nations matches.The French sports ministry held a meeting with the organisers of the Champions and Challenge Cups, European Professional Club Rugby, and the body that runs the Top 14…