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French rugby players must be fully vaccinated against Kovid-19 from mid-January, but it has not yet been decided whether the order will apply to teams from the six visiting nations.  (Image file).

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French rugby players must be fully vaccinated against Kovid-19 from mid-January, but it has not yet been decided whether the order will apply to teams from the six visiting nations. (Image file).

Teams from six countries have yet to ask whether the French government will persuade visiting players to fully vaccinate against Kovid-19 in the 2022 series.

From January 15, all professional athletes in France must be in full-time service Daily Telegraph “The government will ensure that the mandatory requirements apply to groups visiting from outside the country,” he said.

If Emmanuel Macron’s government decides to obey foreign players, it will have repercussions for France’s opponents.

They will host Italy on February 7 and Ireland on February 7, six days before the end of their campaign with Eddie Jones’ England Test on March 30.

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In 2020, France beat England 24-17 in Paris. They are expected to compete again in March 2022.

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England center Henry Slate had earlier said he would not be vaccinated in the Test match against Canada.

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England center Henry Slate had earlier said he would not be vaccinated in the Test match against Canada.

Henry Slate, England’s Premier Center, said last May he would not be vaccinated.

Press reports reveal that 98% of professional rugby players in France are fully vaccinated.

The French government has reduced attendance at the Games to 5,000 over the next three weeks, requiring visitors to present their Kovid passports.

The issue of vaccines with the European Champions Cup and Challenge Cup matches with British and Irish clubs requires an early response from officials.

Munster (Ireland), Bath & Sail (England) and Scarlett (Wales), who have played in the Champions Trophy, are expected to play in France between January 15 and 17 – with the vaccination order arriving at the end of the first week.

The Lester Tigers, Connach, Northampton Saints and Exeter Chief are expected to visit France next weekend.

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