2. Pirate France
Since the start of the Rugby World Cup, followers of France have been asking just why so many of the players have been using a certain celebration when they have scored a try. Players pop up from the ground, using the back of their hand to cover one eye.
Quand les joueurs du XV de France expliquent leur célébration « pirate » https://t.co/JvewhoxCHe pic.twitter.com/H63EQG5A6g
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Well, according to some of the France squad, it is in honour of a band of “pirates” within the squad, led by the buccaneer Louis Picamoles. The blues next play Wales in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.