NRL gap a factor in France's heavy defeat by Samoa, says boss
France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League…
BBC Sport reports: France boss Laurent Frayssinous suggests the gap between the NRL and Super League was a huge factor in their 78-4 defeat by Samoa at the Men's Rugby League World Cup.
This sports story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include NRL, Samoa and Laurent Frayssinous.
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- NRL, Samoa, Laurent Frayssinous, Super League
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