Getmefood 82 Report post Posted October 1, 2017 Holding open trials out there would benefit the French national team, the Catalans Dragons and the sport in the Pacific Islands. Targeting young players 21 and under and placing them in the Catalans Reserve Grade in the local French League I can imagine there would be raw talent especially in the forwards but perhaps a new way to develop French talent? thoughts on this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Futtocks 13,936 Report post Posted October 1, 2017 Didn't the local RU "dirty tricks" mob get nasty about honest competition in NC a few years ago? I seem to remember something along those lines. "Men will be proud to say 'I am a European'. We hope to see a day when men of every country will think as much of being a European as of being from their native land." (Winston Churchill) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwis 13 6 819 Report post Posted October 25, 2017 New Caledonia & French Polynesia should be independent from France both territoies have independence movements... Wallis & Futuna may need France as they may be to small to be self sufficient & independent? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Getmefood 82 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 An idea that could work maybe France vs Samoa or one of the Pacific nations .. It could definitely spark interest over there!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
