But will they get a chance to play, what with us retaining superfluous wingers/centres and playing our FRENCH SOs at Prop...
?

No.
But then neither did Mickey Simon at first and look at him now. He's a man-beast.

I think it's getting harder for young French players to make it through the ranks into the squad these days, we have etrangers with French backup, meaning that our academy is our third line of defence and less likely than ever to get a shout.
The french players that do get into the side are the likes of Baitieri and Pelissier, who were both signed to the first team, not the academy and then aren't even played in their best position (both passed over at SO in preference of playing a BR out of position).
It's nice that TR can take us to a decent level in the SL, but I'd rather see us pushing for 8th with a French squad, than 4th with a squad devoid of our French SL quality players.

Ancely got his shot this year.

Bosquet is a fantastic prospect, I dont think I have ever seen a bigger, more mobile forward come out of France.

With a bit of time around our squad he should develop his hands some more.

Made up about this news.

Secured contract extensions with JPB, Gossard and ... Barthau? news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 386555.stm I for one would be pleased to see the lad have a proper shot with a proper coach, but I won't hold my breath as we can sign as many etrangers from Crusaders as we like now ... (edit) now added to the site, extensions for Mounis and Bosc! news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 386555.stm

Secured contract extensions with JPB, Gossard and ... Barthau? news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 386555.stm I for one would be pleased to see the lad have a proper shot with a proper coach, but I won't hold my breath as we can sign as many etrangers from Crusaders as we like now ... (edit) now added to the site, extensions for Mounis and Bosc! news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_l ... 386555.stm