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Six Nations controversy to erupt as unvaccinated players banned from playing in France

Professional rugby players who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 will not be able to play in France this year.

The French Assemblée Nationale has passed a new law that requires people to be vaccinated if they are to visit many public places like restaurants, bars, stadiums and cafes.

And as such, professional athletes will no longer be allowed to enter the country to compete if they have not had the vaccine, according to AFP.

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