'Detestable atmosphere' in French camp says Marc Lievremont

THE strains between the England party and their camp-followers are nothing compared to the breakdown in relations between France coach Marc Lievremont and his interrogators, especially after the 37-17 loss to New Zealand.

France coach Marc Lievremont

“I regret the detestable atmosphere that we have,” said Lievremont. “I am sorry that we cannot work together in a climate of confidence and have exchanges that are useful for both sides.”

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England coach Martin Johnson is, by comparison, routinely relaxed when he is before a Dictaphone. “It is what it is” has become Johnson’s routine response to even the most demanding of questions.

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