VOICED: Rugby: Poland's French connection taps deep roots

The Polish national rugby team in Warsaw has been incorporating French-born players to strengthen their squad. These players, eligible due to Polish ancestry, bring new techniques and skills learned from French coaches, enhancing the team's performance. Despite improvements, the team still faces challenges, as seen in their loss to the Czech Republic, which prevented them from qualifying for the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

Why have French-born players been included in the Polish rugby team?

• To promote cultural exchange

• To improve the team's performance

• To increase the team's popularity

• To reduce training costs

What is the main criterion for French players to join the Polish rugby team?

• Being born in Poland

• Speaking Polish fluently

• Having a Polish grandparent

• Living in Poland for five years

What is the first step in recruiting French players for the Polish team?

• Contacting the players directly

• Speaking with the managers

• Organizing a trial match

• Sending invitations to French clubs

How has the inclusion of French players affected the Polish rugby team?

• It has caused language barriers

• It has led to more injuries

• It has improved the level of play

• It has decreased team morale

What was the outcome of the Polish team's game against the Czech Republic?

• The game ended in a draw

• The game was postponed

• They lost and did not qualify for the World Cup

• They won and qualified for the World Cup