Former French coach Lievremont: France are playing “safe”

Former French coach Marc Lievremont claims France are playing safe rugby and are not taking the necessary risks.

"It is without nuance and there is not much else,” he told Le Figaro.

“It is safe rugby without the risk-taking that has long been our strength. They use more of their shoulders to crash into the defence rather than using their wrists to make passes.”

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