Lievremont eyes Six Nations tonic

FRANCE coach Marc Lievremont is hoping a successful defence of their RBS Six Nations crown will help his side get over their World Cup disappointment.

The 39-year-old was appointed as Bernard Laporte’s successor shortly after Les Bleus’ semi-final exit to England and he realises a third successive Six Nations crown would not only heal some mental scars but also help his new charges rise up the world rankings.

“For a year in which the World Cup was held in France, to finish in sixth place in the world when we started in second is obviously disappointing,” Lievremont said.