Les Bleus forced to bank on inexperienced players for final v England


  • Rugby
  • Sunday, 29 Nov 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - International Test - France v Wales - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - October 24, 2020 France coach Fabien Galthie before the match REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

PARIS (Reuters) - On paper, a France versus England rugby test should be an exciting European clash, but next Sunday's Autumn Nations Cup final between the two may be one of the their most lopsided encounters yet.

While England are expected to be at full strength in Twickenham, where 2,000 spectators will be allowed in as COVID-19 restrictions are eased slightly, Les Bleus are set to send a B team.

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