Six Nations organisers draw up contingency plans regarding France participation

France’s involvement in the Six Nations is beset with logistical complications (Ian Rutherford/PA)

Six Nations organisers have drawn up contingency plans as they seek clarification over the logistics of France’s participation in the Championship just 10 days before it is scheduled to begin.

Speaking at the tournament’s virtual launch, chief executive Ben Morel outlined his belief that the outstanding issue over travel restrictions to and from the UK would be finalised with the French government.