Arsene Wenger says soccer can learn from rugby

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes football can still learn a thing or two from the team ethics of rugby union.

The veteran French coach spent some time with Les Blues Rugby World Cup squad at a dinner function earlier this week, before Philippe Saint-Andre’s men took in training at the Premier League club’s Hertfordshire base yesterday.

Wenger feels the “true solidarity” of the oval ball game brings a unique approach that football could do well to heed.