Bernard Laporte to explain France’s Covid-19 outbreak to French government

It has emerged that head coach Fabien Galthie left France’s bubble on the opening weekend to watch his son play rugby

French Rugby Federation President Bernard Laporte: Will face questions from government ministers. Picture: AP Photo/Michel Euler

Bernard Laporte will appear before the French government on Friday to explain the coronavirus outbreak that threatens France’s involvement in the Guinness Six Nations.

The French Rugby Federation president must present the findings of the internal investigation into why 12 players and four backroom staff, including head coach Fabien Galthie, tested positive for Covid-19.