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1945–46 Victory International matches

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The so-called "Victory International" is a list of rugby union matches played in 1945 and 1946 between British and French rugby union representatives .

During the Second World War, the international was suspended, with exception of some matches between Italy, Germany and Romania. Before, In June 1939, France was re-admitted to play in 1940 international match against British teams, but the so-called "Five Nations" championship could start only in 1947.

All the international matches, weren't recognized as "official" ("capped match") by British unions. The activity restart in January 1, 1945, with a match between France and a British Army selection, played in Colombes, followed by a match played at Richmond on April 28, between a "British Empire XV" and France. More regular matches were played between December 1945 and April 1946 between .

The British Unions did not recognize as official any of the matches due to the absence of many players still in the armed forces in Europe and Pacific ocean areas.

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1945–46 Victory International matches Wikipedia