Italy coach John Kirwan remained defiant after his team’s 56-13 defeat to France – their fifth successive loss in the RBS 6 Nations – by declaring he is no quitter.
“I have no intention of leaving,” said the All Black legend who ended up with the wooden spoon for the first time since replacing Brad Johnstone as coach in 2002.
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