Lievremont fury as ‘spoilt brats’ party

MARC LIEVREMONT blasted a section of his France squad as “spoilt brats” after he discovered some players went out to celebrate their World Cup semi-final win against Wales.

France battled to a 9-8 victory against 14-man Wales to reach their first final since 1999, when Lievremont was Les Bleus’ starting openside flanker.

Lievremont, pictured, who has had a fractious relationship with the players during his four-year tenure, called a meeting yesterday and told the guilty players they had let the team down.

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