Kockott vows to respect French jersey

France coach Philippe Saint-Andr� has laughed off the idea that Rory Kockott would fail to fit into the French fold after a training camp where Castres' South Africa-born scrum-half made a strong impression.


"The new guys held nothing back, they're happy to be here and have brought some mush-needed zest by creating competition for places," said Saint-Andr�, after several new faces were give a run-out at a three day stint at the national training head quarters in Marcoussis.

And Saint-Andr� dismissed suggestions that Kockott, who qualifies to play for France under the long-term residency r…

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