France fined for encroaching on haka

France have been fined €2,870 for advancing on the New Zealand haka before Sunday’s World Cup final, the International Rugby Board have confirmed.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2011 - 16:53

France have been fined €2,870 for advancing on the New Zealand haka before Sunday’s World Cup final, the International Rugby Board have confirmed.

Les Bleus were supposed to remain behind the 10-metre line in their own half but instead advanced towards the All Blacks in a v-formation, led by captain Thierry Dusautoir.

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