NRL makes controversial decision on reserves, bad news for clubs

An imbroglio that lasted. This Friday evening, the XV of France hosts Argentina for the last match of the November tour. Scheduled before the weekend, this shock suggested good news for the Top 14 clubs. As usual, five players are reserves and remain available to the staff until kick-off in the event of a physical problem. one of the 23 names on the match sheet. However, Union Bordeaux-Bègles or Stade Rochelais hoped to be able to count on their internationals the following day to play the 10th day of Top 14. Maxime Lucu or Maxime Lamothe were thus expected on the match sheet against Vannes.

A problem of inequity highlighted by the LNR

However, the National Rugby League has warned the clubs that the five reservists will not be available this weekend in the Top 14, as provided for in the agreement signed with the FFR. To justify its decision, the LNR highlighted a problem of inequity between the clubs. Indeed, depending on the geographical location and the programming of the 10th day, some would not have been able to join their club on time, unlike others. A rather logical choice. Clubs will have to wait one more week before recovering their internationals.

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