France’s Philippe Saint-André takes responsibility for defeat to New Zealand

• Ashamed Saint-André praises his players for their efforts• New Zealand coach Steve Hansen looks forward to South AfricaThe outgoing France coach, Philippe Saint-André, accepted responsibility for his side’s comprehensive defeat to a New Zealand team he called “the Brazilians of rugby”.Saint-André’s four-year reign came to an abrupt end in Cardiff as the All Blacks ran in nine tries to secure an emphatic victory, and there were whistles emanating from the stands at the Millennium Stadium when Les Bleus’ coach appeared on the big screen after the final whistle. Continue reading..…