NRL gap a factor in France's heavy defeat by Samoa, says boss
Summary
France lost badly to Samoa, 78-4, in a Rugby League World Cup game. France’s coach said that the stronger level of players in the Australian NRL league compared to Europe’s Super League was a big reason for the loss.Key Facts
- Samoa scored 14 tries in the match, with Sua Fa'alogo scoring four after coming off the bench.
- France scored only one try, by Guillermo Aispuro-Bichet.
- France’s coach Laurent Frayssinous said most Samoan players play in the NRL, the stronger league, while France mostly uses players from the Super League.
- The NRL is seen as improving faster and having smarter, more skilled players than the Super League.
- France suffered early injuries to key players Leo Darrelatour and Cesar Rouge in the match.
- Samoa’s head coach praised Fa'alogo’s unexpected but strong performance.
- France's coach welcomed NRL’s proposals to invest in improving the European Super League.
- The article also mentions Australia’s women won their first game 40-0 against Samoa at the Women’s Rugby League World Cup, with coach Jess Skinner seeking improvements.
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