Marc Lièvremont’s conditions as head coach of France will come to an end on Sunday after his team play New Zealand for the Web Ellis Cup.

Lièvremont’s blunt criticism of his players has ruffled feathers in the camp while they prepare for their showdown with the All Blacks at Eden Park.

The French rugby federation has already announced Philippe Saint-André as his replacement and the next time Lièvremont faces the media he will either be a world champion or a villain in the eyes of many of his countrymen.

Lièvremont ignited a firestorm when he criticized some of his team for disobeying him following last weekend's triumph over Wales, branding them “spoiled brats” after they celebrated on the town.


Story by: Filipe Naikaso