Two names on FFR shortlist

FRENCH rugby chief Bernard Lapasset has confirmed there are two stand-out candidates in the running to replace Bernard Laporte as head coach of the national team.

Two names on FFR shortlist

The likes of Sale Sharks coach Philippe Saint-Andre, Toulouse boss Guy Noves, Stade Francais’ Fabien Galthie and Biarritz coach Patrice Lagisquet are believed to be among the favourites to take over.

Lapasset admitted the French Rugby Federation (FFR) were looking at two names in particular.

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