It was in the pipes and the organizing committee of the 6 nations tournament 2021 officially validated it: the meeting between the France and scotland will be replayed this Friday March 26.
Negotiations to free Scottish internationals
Initially scheduled for February 28, this shock of the 3e day had been postponed following a wave of Covid-19 contamination among the Blues. This match, which will be played at the Stade de France, could be decisive on the outcome of the Tournament. Indeed, in case of success against Wales, next Saturday then against Scotland, the Blues could be crowned in the Tournament for the first time since 2010.
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At the beginning of the week, the 6 Nations had already indicated to theAFP that the date of March 26 was the preferred date
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According to information from theAFP, negotiations are still ongoing around the release of the Scottish internationals playing in the English championship. The Premiership clubs refuse to release their players from the Chardon XV for a meeting not appearing in the international window, as provided for in the regulations.
The title in play
Several players, including captain Stuart Hogg (Exeter), pillar Jamie Bhatti (Bath), second row Jonny Gray (Exeter), center Chris Harris (Gloucester) or winger Sean Maitland (Saracens), could thus miss out. the call against the XV of France.
On the Top 14 side, Federation (FFR) and League (LNR) have come to an agreement: the French internationals will be released to join Marcoussis all week and then face Scotland on Friday.
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The meeting was initially postponed after sixteen Covid-19 contaminations in the French ranks: twelve players and four management members, including coach Fabien Galthié.
After four days, and therefore one match less each, France occupies third place (10 points) in the Tournament standings while Scotland is fifth (6 pts).
The Blues can still win the 2021 Tournament but they must beat Welsh and Scots. The Leek XV is still in the race for the Grand Slam, its fifth since the transition to six teams in 2000.
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