Fijian players show remarkable respect for French President prior to Top 14 final

Clermont Auvergne secured their first Top 14 title since 2010 after beating Toulon 22-16 in Paris. It was an incredibly tense encounter throughout, but one moment prior to kick-off showed the more human side of professional rugby. Both Toulon and Clermont fielded Fijian players and, much like their culture, they demonstrated a remarkable sign of respect and humility as French President Emmanuel Macron greeted both sides. Josua Tuisova of Toulon and Perceli Yato and Alivereti Raka of Clermont bent down on one knee to greet President Macron to reflect Fijian tradition. It is a custom in Fijian …