France can 'do very well' at the RBS Six Nations, according to former flanker Serge Betsen
By Tony Curtis - Follow me on Twitter @SkysportsTC
Tuesday 29 January 2013 09:44, UK
Former Wasps and Biarritz back-row Serge Betsen insists France can mount a serious challenge for Six Nations glory.
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Yet despite their current form, the 38-year-old, who won 63 caps during a distinguished career, believes France won't have things all their own way.
"The side did really good in the autumn with three fantastic games and to be top five in the world," Betsen said.
"I am not sure they can win the grand slam, though, as they have three games away while they will be contesting with England and Wales."
Having spent three seasons playing for Wasps - even captaining the Adams Park side - Betsen has an inside track on two of England's rising stars, Joe Launchbury and Billy Vunipola.
"I am really pleased for Billy," he said. "I played with him during in my last contract at Wasps, along with Joe Launchbury.
"Billy is really powerful and very skillful. I hope he will be a success. He has deserved his chance with the way he has played for Wasps."
Serge Betsen will be playing for a France Legends XV against a British and Irish Lions Legends XV at the Stoop on February 22 to help raise money for the Wooden Spoon charity and the Serge Betsen Academy, which helps underprivileged children in Cameroon. For more information visit www.sergebetsenacademy.com/index-en.htm
