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Boss reveals his lockdown life in France

- GARETH WALKER

CATALANS coach Steve McNamara has detailed life in lockdown France as he attempts to keep his squad active.

The former England boss lives alone in an apartment in Canet, with his family back in England. There is strictly limited movement and a complete curfew between 8pm and 6am.

Any trips outside must be accompanied with paperwork and a reason, with French authorities stringently enforcing the containment measures around the country.

McNamara said: “I’ve been stopped four times by police, and if you don’t produce that piece of paper and they agree with where you’re going, then it’s a €35 (£32) fine the first time and then €135 (£125).