Enjoyed this one for Rugby Pass, examining how France has evolved from fly-half penury to having a glut of talented players ready to pull the strings in the international game’s key playmaking position.
Historically, France has had a love-meh relationship with its 10s – think Jules Plisson, David Skrela, Francois Trinh-Duc, Remi Tales, Lionel Beauxis, Camille Lopez.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 