At the moment, debates are raging regarding too many matches for certain players, especially internationals. But that does not prevent the Federations from organizing new matches and this is the case for France as well as England, who will cross swords next June.
The protection of players and especially their recovery periods has become a central concern in modern Rugby. We see more and more stars in France making big cuts, like Grégory Damn it who had long weeks of rest after the last World Cupor even Antoine Dupont after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games whose holidays in the United States have caused a lot of talk.
A new Crunch in 2025!
However, we are going to have a new match on the international calendar! And not the least, since the English Rugby Federation announced in recent days the organization of a match against France, on the lawn of Twickenham. The two rival nations, which will already cross paths in a Crunch highly anticipated during the 6 Nations Tournament 2025 on February 8, will meet again on June 21 for a test match.
No Dupont or Penaud
So, let us say it right away, there is very little chance of seeing Antoine Dupont or Damian Penaud with the XV of France. Because it will simply be held at the same time as the semi-finals of Top 14which should normally concern all the biggest stars of French rugby. Moreover, we know well that Fabien Galthié categorically refuses to summon its so-called players “ premium » for end-of-season tours. This meeting should therefore be a simple test match for the two teams in order to warm up, before starting their respective summer tours, with the French who will travel in New Zealand.
