Analysis
A bluffer's guide to French teams in the Champions Cup
Who is in form and who are the players to watch among the eight French teams in Europe's elite competition?
Sam Larner
08 Dec 2023, 8:14
Contributors
Sam Larner
Sam is an analyst and writer. He began is analysis career with Blackheath back in 2014 after a rugby injury. Despite occasional forays back into playing, he is much more at home behind a laptop or while coaching. He combines writing about rugby and working with players and teams to help them to find an advantage against opponents. His words have appeared on Planet Rugby, Rugby World, and the World Cup website.
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