@duckman France got as far in the tournament as anyone else from the 6N, their under performance at the tournament was due to factors like the style of play, having a terrible lineout against Ireland and NZ etc.
@aa agreed on Faletau, quality player deserves to play for a decent club and get paid for it. If the Welsh can’t deliver that for him then he should play abroad.
The salary cap was introduced as the English clubs where heading for financial disaster. If the French can manage under a different system that’s their business.