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Dylan James

Royal Navy v French Navy rugby match erupted into violent battle

A violent brawl between the British Royal Navy and French Navy has become one of rugby's most viewed videos.

The Royal Navy and 'Marine Nationale' take each other on annually, and the fixture is nicknamed 'Le Crunch'. This particular meeting has been dubbed as 'The Battle of Toulon', as two red cards were dished out amid chaotic scenes.

The incident has resurfaced on Tik Tok, and with over 160,000 views in les than 24 hours it has become one of rugby's most watched in the last day. The British are in a grey strip and the French in blue.

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