'Dull, monotonous' Croydon mocked by French press as team arrives for Rugby World Cup

A French paper has mocked the south London town which will be home to the French team during the Rugby World Cup.

France's Metro News says Croydon is 'dull and monotonous', or to put it in their words "pas tres chic".

The team is staying and training in Croydon throughout the Rugby World cup which kicks off on Friday.

Metro News criticizes the town, saying:

The article also points out the last time this "sad suburb" made the headlines was during the London riots where readers are reminded how "buildings and cars were burned".

The French team is staying at Selsdon Park Hotel and Golf Club, described as 'a little dated, kitsch but comfortable.'