JAMES HARRINGTON
FRENCH COLUMN

AWAY from the bright lights of the World Cup, domestic rugby in France has, mostly, continued. The Top 14 is on hiatus, but the second-tier ProD2 will play through the international tournament period. At the end of the first five-match block, ambitious Breton side Vannes top the ProD2 table, with 19 points, four wins and a draw under their belts. But, despite their position and their unbeaten record, there will be a certain amount of frustration at Stade de la Rabine heading into the rest week. They really should have had five wins from five, after leading...