Louis Le Grand, Paris, c1900

Kids are back to school (in France...) these days after summer break...

This is an opportunity to remember that the development of sports and rugby in France - maybe more than in other countries - was spearheaded by a bunch of active students and teachers in Paris secondary schools at the turn of the century.

Here is a un-dated postcard (c1900) of Lycée Louis Le Grand team, one of the most elitist and prestigious secondary school in Paris, but also the very craddle of Stade Français which was created there in 1883 by a group of local sporting students. The first four "sections" were cycling, tennis, football... and obviously rugby...

I can't name the players, nor find the date... if anybody can help... please do !

(larger pic on Flickr here)