Inside France: Why French voters are holding out for a hero
From the search for a saviour within the tangled mess of French politics to the return to icons from history, via a French cultural milestone, here is our weekly look at the news and talking points from France.
French politics is currently characterized by a search for a savior amidst a tangled landscape, according to The Local France. This includes a return to historical icons and a notable cultural milestone.
The Gallic cockerel serves as a national symbol of France and is displayed on the country's rugby jersey. IOL notes that the symbol is linked to the legendary king Vercingetorix, who defeated Julius Caesar at the Battle of Gergovia in 52BC. In the Asterix comics, the Romans compared the Gauls to fighting roosters, leading Vercingetorix to have his soldiers wear rooster emblems on their tunics.
During France's 1958 tour of South Africa, the team achieved a remarkable victory by beating the Springboks 9-6 at Ellis Park. IOL reports that match-winner Lucien Mias, a doctor, celebrated the win by drinking a bottle of rum at the Langham Hotel in Johannesburg after experiencing nerves before the Test.
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