Marc Lièvremont

Rugby player and coach, World Cup coach

Marc Lièvremont - Rugby player and coach, World Cup coach
Born

October 28th, 1968
57 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

France

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Played rugby for Bayonne and later coached the French national team. Led the team to the 2011 Rugby World Cup final, where France finished as runners-up. Accumulated significant experience in club rugby and held various coaching positions.

Coached France to the 2011 Rugby World Cup final

Played for Aviron Bayonnais

Served as head coach of French national rugby team

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