Harinordoquy: Les Bleus ignored ‘lost’ Lievremont

THE worst kept secret from the Rugby World Cup has emerged after French number eight Imanol Harinordoquy admitted the players largely overlooked “lost” coach Marc Lievremont to reach the final.

France got off to a stuttering start in New Zealand, being thrashed by the All Blacks and losing to Tonga in the group phase before beating England and Wales and losing 8-7 to the host nation in the final.

“After the defeat against Tonga, I did not attach too much importance to what Marc said,” Harinordoquy told rugby biweekly Midi Olympique yesterday.