Lievremont reveals France divisions

ENGLAND’S quarter-final opponents France appear to be on the brink of civil war — a crisis which puts the disciplinary challenges facing Martin Johnson into stark perspective.

France coach Marc Lievremont conceded after the “shame” of Saturday’s shock defeat to Tonga that his squad are not united in pursuit of a first Rugby World Cup title.

Lievremont compared his squad to the French football team, who refused to train at the 2010 World Cup following a row between then-coach Raymond Domenech and striker Nicolas Anelka.