Rugby Africa President Herbert Mensah has held a meeting with Florian Grill, the recently elected President of the French Rugby Federation (FFR) for a partnership.
The meeting represents a significant stride in fortifying the bond between the two organizations, both of which have elected new Presidents just a few months ago.
President Grill welcomed President Mensah to the FFR Headquarters at the France National Rugby Center Bernard Lapasset in Marcoussis, located near Paris.
The two new Presidents emphasized the need for the establishment of a new foundation for their relationship and expressed a desire for a stronger partnership that will mutually benefit both parties.
As the recently elected President of Rugby Africa, Herbert Mensah is confident that Rugby Africa and the French Rugby Federation can build a stronger and unified approach to rugby.
As of 2023, more than 1,200 African nationals were playing rugby in France.
As France gears up for the imminent 2023 World Cup, President Grill underscores the significance of this meeting.
"Being the new President of the French Rugby Federation, elected just two months ago, I was very happy and honoured to receive Herbert Mensah, who was elected just two months before me. For us, it is very important that Rugby develops in Africa," said FFR President Florian Grill.
The discussions between the newly elected Presidents concluded with a sense of optimism and a firm commitment to their partnership.
"Speaking with President Grill was such an uplifting moment. It's not often that you meet a President with the same type of clarity, not only for his country France but also for Africa at large," said Mensah.
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