Lievremont reveals France division

France coach Marc Lievremont has conceded after the “shame” of yesterday’s shock defeat to Tonga that his squad are not united in pursuit of a first Rugby World Cup title.

France coach Marc Lievremont has conceded after the “shame” of yesterday’s shock defeat to Tonga that his squad are not united in pursuit of a first Rugby World Cup title.

Lievremont compared his squad to the French football team, who refused to train at the 2010 World Cup following a row between then-coach Raymond Domenech and striker Nicolas Anelka.

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