Neil Francis: Not the men they once were but France are still a threat

A good while ago I went to Donnybrook to watch Ireland 'A' versus France 'A'. An unremarkable game made remarkable by my encounter with a former French player. Minding my own business spotting form, I got a wave and a nod from a guy standing 10 metres away. I had no idea who he was and just nodded and waved back. Moments later, he nodded again and I was still at a loss.