[1] France's Aurelien Rougerie is tackled by Kieran Read. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) Marc Lievremont's last match in charge of France ended with a narrow 8-7 defeat to New Zealand in a gripping World Cup final which ensured the beleaguered coach can leave international rugby with his pride intact.
The outspoken Lievremont will be replaced by former France winger Philippe Saint-Andre.
Lievremont took over from Bernard Laporte after the 2007 World Cup and his tenure was inconsistent, with a Six Nations Championship Grand Slam in 2010, and humiliating losses to Italy in the 6 Nations and to Tonga at this tournament.
His international playing career as a backrower for France ended with a loss to Australia in the 1999 Rugby World Cup final. A dozen years later he fell just short again.
Lievremont, who turns 43 on Friday, has yet to give any indication over his future plans.
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