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.
Former French coach Lievremont: France are playing “safe”

"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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