British and Irish Lions: France want regular games against tourists – Benazzi

Throughout the present spherical of Australia, Lions officers pressed Wallabies to launch extra distinguished worldwide gamers within the spherical matches amid considerations about their competitors.

Lions defeated the 4 Tremendous Rugby groups in Australia by 27.5 factors on common, earlier than profitable a collection profitable by profitable the primary two checks in opposition to Wallabies.

Binzi says France has no intention to disrupt the standard black rounds, which alternates between Australia, New Zealand and South Africa each 4 years.

As a substitute, he hopes to create the brand new international calendar, which begins subsequent 12 months with the primary version of the 2 years of nations, will create alternatives.

“After all, we don’t contact the legacy within the south – you retain it,” added Benazzi.

“Now we have numerous tasks. We need to see what will be anticipated with the US – maybe we’ve got the likelihood to play there – maybe in Paris or London. We’re solely desirous about concepts.

“In case you have a hyperlink between two establishments, it’s simpler to supply what we need to do – the nice and cozy -up course of earlier than the tour, or a particular sport maybe each 4 years as nicely, in our international locations or exterior to develop the sport.”

The Black Tour Broad in France is a sexy chance.

The French nationwide crew, which received the six international locations this 12 months, is the strongest it was for a technology.

On the membership degree, Toulouse, Bordeaux-Begles and La Rochelle received the previous 5 editions of the Champions Cup, whereas the likes of Toulon, Racing 92 and Clermont Auvergne additionally present high-quality, multinational and environment groups.