Press remain unconvinced by Lievremont’s France

VINCENT CLERC was hailed as Moses by team-mate Cedric Heymans following his three-try haul against Ireland.

But yesterday’s French press were also wondering how their team had gone off the boil in letting a 26-6 lead slip before holding out for a five points win.

Le Parisien praised the Irish for their tenacity at staying focussed but came down strongly against the French pack, especially replacement prop Julien Brugnaut.