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- Published on 21 June 2022

The British Barbarians were in preparation in Monaco

The XV de France manager Fabien Galthié and his staff were in Monaco at the head of the British Barbarians in order to prepare for the game against England on Sunday, June 19th in Twickenham.

The Barbarians game takes place on the weekend of the Top 14 playoff semi-finals (Friday 17th and Saturday 18th), just before the French national team leaves for a tour in Japan, where they will play two matches, on July 2nd and 9th.

On Monday, June 13th, 2022, the entire delegation was received at the Prince’s Palace by H.S.H. Prince Albert II.

The hosting of the British Barbarians in Monaco is part of a partnership between this institution and the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation.

The players wore the Foundation colours and logo during the game at Twickenham on Sunday. This collaboration will also continue for a match in November against the All Blacks, in England.

Me. Gareth Wittstock, Secretary General of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation and President of the Fédération monégasque de rugby, was delighted about this meeting:

“It is a great opportunity for the Foundation and the Federation to share the values of rugby by hosting this prestigious delegation in Monaco. It is also a means to reinforce existing links between the French and Monegasque Rugby Federations ahead of the 2023 World Cup preparations, and to have our national team grow.”

Mr. Gareth WITTSTOCK
Crédit photos : @ Eric Mathon / Palais princier
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: Barbarians players line up the for national anthem prior to kick off of the International match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on June 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for Barbarians)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: George Kruis of Barbarians breaks with the ball during the International match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on June 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for Barbarians)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: Antoine Hastoy of Barbarians misses a penalty kick during the International match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on June 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for Barbarians)
LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 19: Baptiste Couilloud of Barbarians celebrates scoring a fourth try with his team mates of Barbarians during the International match between England and Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on June 19, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images for Barbarians)