News from the French camp...........
This morning, at the same time as the French squad, no changes, was announced for the game v Scotland, Pierre Camou, head bottle washer of the French union, expressed his desire to play the France-Ireland game in September.
Now, I don't for one minute believe M Camou is in any way serious about this idea being accepted, rather he is trying to further deflect blame away from the FFF, and place it squarely on the shoulders of the 6Nations Committee, for the furore which will surely erupt amongst the Top 14 clubs when the game is reschedules for the 1st w/end in March but, it wouldn't be without precedent.
Remember 2001 when the British foot and mouth outbreak, and the Irish government's reaction to it, prevented Ireland playing any of the British nations.
The three games in question were eventually played in September and October.
TARAS
Phuuuwarrr what a bloody stupid idea from that guy.
The precedent u mentioned is not so valid really. That was major crisis. This time is a bloody cancellation due to weather conditions. He will be singing from the tree tops before someone buys that load of rubbish.
For sure the only date available is the 3rd of martch. And the french are just going to have to scrap it out on there own about the players being released. Because this is also about 5 other countries who have a championship to play, and a problem with the french clubs cant be allowed to undermine the integrity of the competition. at least not further undermine it after the farce at the weekend
Cancellation helps Wales, Ireland & England
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posted on 14/2/12
News from the French camp...........
This morning, at the same time as the French squad, no changes, was announced for the game v Scotland, Pierre Camou, head bottle washer of the French union, expressed his desire to play the France-Ireland game in September.
Now, I don't for one minute believe M Camou is in any way serious about this idea being accepted, rather he is trying to further deflect blame away from the FFF, and place it squarely on the shoulders of the 6Nations Committee, for the furore which will surely erupt amongst the Top 14 clubs when the game is reschedules for the 1st w/end in March but, it wouldn't be without precedent.
Remember 2001 when the British foot and mouth outbreak, and the Irish government's reaction to it, prevented Ireland playing any of the British nations.
The three games in question were eventually played in September and October.
posted on 14/2/12
TARAS
Phuuuwarrr what a bloody stupid idea from that guy.
The precedent u mentioned is not so valid really. That was major crisis. This time is a bloody cancellation due to weather conditions. He will be singing from the tree tops before someone buys that load of rubbish.
For sure the only date available is the 3rd of martch. And the french are just going to have to scrap it out on there own about the players being released. Because this is also about 5 other countries who have a championship to play, and a problem with the french clubs cant be allowed to undermine the integrity of the competition. at least not further undermine it after the farce at the weekend
posted on 14/2/12
mot to mention there are heineken cup schedules to be thought about after the 6 nations.
He can take a running jump with that idea
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