Marc Lièvremont
Rugby player and coach, World Cup coach
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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