French captain Benjamin Garcia has issued an impassioned plea for greater support of the game in his home country as the nation prepares for its opening match of this year’s World Cup campaign.
France captain Benjamin Garcia has issued an impassioned plea for greater financial backing and media support to ensure rugby league survives in his home country. Speaking ahead of France's World Cup opening match against Samoa, Garcia warned that the sport continues to struggle for visibility while competing against soccer and rugby union.
Garcia credited the Super League participation of Catalans Dragons and Toulouse Olympique with professionalizing the national squad. He also suggested sending more French talent to Australia's NRL and praised Sydney Roosters head coach Trent Robinson's involvement as Director of Rugby for France.
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