Former Canada rugby coach Francois Ratier named coach of the French women’s team

Francois Ratier, who led the Canadian women to the Rugby World Cup final in 2014, has been named coach of the French women's team.
The French Rugby Federation (FFR) said Ratier's appointment is effective as of January. His first game in charge of the fourth-ranked French women will be their April 11 Six Nations Championship home opener against Italy.
Ratier, who coached the Canadian women from 2013 to 2017, has served as coach of Bordeaux in the French women's league most recently.
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