Does Lions hangover give France a Six Nations advantage?

Six of France 10 professional-era title wins in the Five and Six Nations have come in tournaments directly after British and Irish Lions tours. Is it a coincidence?

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Does Lions hangover give France a Six Nations advantage?

BBC Sport •published Mar 16, 2026, 2:14 PM UTC •fetched Mar 16, 2026, 2:21 PM UTC