I listed some foreign player quotas above pertaining to French rugby.

But I missed the news before Xmas that they have moderated their requirements after consulting with the clubs.

Now the quota for players not trained in France will be:

2010/11 - 60% of contracted players

2011/12 - 50%

2012/13 - 40%

In reality only the rich galactico clubs will be affected by the final 40% figure.

It's a good idea for them and not bad for SH rugby countries either, especially as the quotas will be combined with a salary cap.