France, of course, had their dominance in this grade interrupted by the pandemic after their two-in-a-row of 2018 and 2019, but they ensured their methods of producing quality, title-winning players at this level didn’t fall into rack and ruin during the lay-off.
After two victories, France aims to conclude their tour unbeaten when they face Argentina on Saturday, July 13.
Among the quartet that have committed to the Top 14 club until 2029 is France No8 Gregory Alldritt, who sat out last Sunday’s Guinness Six Nations draw with Italy through injury.