Yoann Maestri: France are playing catch-up

France are playing catch-up on Europe’s best sides, according to second row Yoann Maestri.

Yoann Maestri: France are playing catch-up
Thu, 04 Feb, 2016 - 00:00
Duncan Bech

France begin the reign of new coach Guy Noves on Saturday against Italy at the Stade de France, as they look to finish in the top half of the tournament for the first time in four years.

Toulouse star Maestri feels that France are starting from a low base.

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