Marc Lievremont eyes new challenges after Grand Slam

Monday 22 March 2010
Published By: Amy Nicholson
Six Nations > France

France coach Marc Lievremont is eyeing the next challenge after his side swept all before them to claim their first Grand Slam since 2004.

Les Blues did not finish with the flourish expected and may have even had to settle for a championship and no Grand Slam if Saturday night's referee had had a better game, but the deserved champions are now looking past the Six Nations.

Lievremont explained: "Our other challenges are to win away in South Africa, in England, in Ireland, in Argentina, to win the championship and a grand slam in an odd year."

Control is one issue high on the list of the Frenchman's priorities, something his team had very little of at the weekend, and he said focusing on this may put them in good stead for the fast-approaching World Cup next year.

"I forgot about the World Cup, let's add we still have to win the World Cup," he said.

Posted by Amy Nicholson