THE nation of France is an enigma in rugby league.
Known as one of the strongholds of the 13-man code, it was banned by the Vichy government during World War Two and has experienced difficulty in ever regaining its status on the international stage.
Of course, France did reach the Rugby League World Cup Final in 1954 and 1968, but they have nAlready a subscriber? Log in here
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