Six Nations tournament to be held on February 6? Until now, the French government had given details on the protocol used during the competition, before giving its opinion and authorizing France’s XV to participate in six countries. According to information from RMC Sport and of The teamThe French authorities have given a favorable opinion on this protocol. The Intercontinental Cell actually gave the green light after the arrival of British teams in France and the displacement of the Blues in Ireland. “We are satisfied with the government’s decision,” said FFR President Bernard Laporte. RMC Sport. We are happy for our players, our staff and our fans. We showed in the fall that the sanitary bubble is doing well. “

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On the occasion of the next six-nation tournament’s presentation conference, the tournament’s general manager, Frenchman Benjamin Morel, explained on Wednesday that he was in contact with the French government to find out if the competition could take place. “We have provided all necessary guarantees to the French authorities regarding all our protocols. We have this particular point of “septen” (7 days of secession, editor’s note) for what is outside of European countries, it affects the United Kingdom. We are awaiting clarification on the people concerned regarding this “septen” in the same way as other sports events get the benefit of the exemption. We are waiting for all this. But these concerns coincide which will happen by the end of February. We will continue to work with the French authorities. “To add more:” For now, we are very focused on the organization as it is today’s plan. “

Status can still change

The exemption – specifically for “septens” – will therefore be placed for the national teams participating in the tournament. To honor the health bubble, the French Rugby Federation and National Rugby League have agreed to return to a closed group of 31 units, and no longer have 42 by the end of the tournament. Six countries, to limit the return visits of players.

However, it remains to be known how the health condition will develop in the coming weeks, particularly the proliferation of the British version of the Kovid-19. France’s XV, which is currently preparing in Nice, must receive Scotland on 28 February and Wales on 20 March. They will start the tournament against Rome on 6 February in Italy. Their second match is scheduled to be held in Dublin on 14 February. Fabian Galthi’s team should travel to England for the second time on 13 March.