I spoke to Brive president Simon Gillham about the effects of coronavirus on French rugby – and the steps the clubs are taking to mitigate the crisis. He was, at one and the same time, confident, optimistic, cautious and honest.
It was a pleasure to talk to him.
Surviving the current coronavirus crisis is forcing professional rugby in France to take a long, hard look at itself.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 