France Blamed NRL‑Super League Gap for 78‑4 World Cup Loss
France's 78-4 loss to Samoa at the Rugby League World Cup was blamed on the NRL‑Super League gap, says coach Laurent Frayssinous.
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France suffered a crushing 78-4 defeat to Samoa in the men's Rugby League World Cup, prompting coach Laurent Frayssinous to point to the disparity between the NRL and Super League as a key factor.
Frayssinous said the French side, which competes in the Super League, struggled to match the speed, skill and physicality of Samoa’s players, many of whom are regulars in the Australian NRL competition.
The result highlighted the widening performance gap between the two premier rugby league competitions, raising questions about how European teams can remain competitive on the global stage.
Why It Matters
The widening gap between the NRL and Super League affects the competitiveness of European rugby league teams in international tournaments.
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