It's not pie in the sky stuff to get France back up to the professional level, they have everything they need there right now in regards to infrastructure, all they need is exposure.

They have 60 teams at least with Promotion/relegation, they have played the game for 70+ years and they have support from the locals where the teams are.

What is missing is the TV/print media and money.

You look at soccer in Australia, it was as bad if not worse than French RL, now it's starting to get its act together because of a TV contract.

It can be done.

If any other country is to get to pro level, I'd put my money on the French to get there first, they have every bar exposure.

We're going to France twice in three weeks in April. They should be giving [ius[/i respect

I wouldn't waste your time with half these guys, Eels.

They spend their time downplaying all things rugby league.

The French are no different.