Lievremont content as Clerc clicks for France with hat-trick

FRANCE coach Marc Lievremont was “satisfied” after seeing his side claim a second straight bonus-point win in Pool A with a 46-19 success over Canada in Napier.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2011 - 01:00
Rug World Cup Pool A: France 46 Canada 19 James Allen

Winger Vincent Clerc grabbed a hat-trick of tries to take his World Cup tally to four, while Damien Traille also crossed.

Morgan Parra helped himself to a 23-point haul with the boot, with Francois Trinh-Duc contributing a drop goal at a sodden McLean Park.

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