French clubs angry over Six Nations match dates
- Published: 14/02/2012 at 12:32 AM
- Online news: Sports
French club sides have weighed into the debate over when to re-programme the France versus Ireland Six Nations game, demanding that it be held after their season finishes in June, informed sources said.
Stadium maintenance staff cover the pitch of the Stade de France stadium on February 11 in Saint-Denis after the Six Nations rugby union match France versus Ireland was cancelled due to the cold. French club sides have weighed into the debate over when to re-programme the Six Nations game, demanding that it be held after their season finishes in June, informed sources said.
Saturday night's game at the Stade de France fell victim to the frigid conditions just minutes before referee Dave Pearson was due to whistle for it to start, leaving 80,000 fans to vent their frustrations.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
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