Bernard Laporte was reelected on Saturday at the head of the French Rugby Federation by a narrow majority.

Between the coronavirus, the confrontation with the National Rugby League and the performances of the men's XV of France, his task promises to be difficult.

Bernard Laporte was re-elected at the head of the French Rugby Federation by a narrow majority only.

He obtained 51.47% of the vote, a very narrow gap with his rival Florian Grill.

After his victory, the French rugby boss did not rejoice.

He probably knows that the mandate that awaits him will be complicated: the men's XV of France is eagerly awaited, but he must also manage a war with the National Rugby League (LNR) which will go to court.

Finally, the coronavirus epidemic continues to threaten the financial health of French rugby.

"Are we going to play in front of an audience?"

For Bernard Laporte, the big question relates to the ticket office.

"We are talking about the fall, when we know that we will not have a ticket office, but my question is the Six Nations Tournament of [February-March] 2021. Are we going to play in front of a public or not? ", he blurted, continuing:" We will not be able to play indefinitely without spectators, because without spectators that means no ticketing, no income for the French Rugby Federation. "

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In this context, the five years of the new "Laporte presidency" will be decisive for French rugby.

The positive point remains the organization, at home, of the 2023 World Cup.