Coach brings flavour of France to school

French rugby coach Marc Lievremont at Dilworth School in Epsom. Photo / Greg Bowker

French rugby coach Marc Lievremont may have mixed feelings about signing a New Zealand rugby ball, but local kids were thrilled with his team's expert tips and autograph session yesterday.

The touring French team hosted students from Richmond Rd Primary School after a training session at Dilworth School in Epsom.

The visitors, who have visited Waiheke Island, shopped and played golf, fly to Dunedin tomorrow and will face the All Blacks at Carisbook on Saturday.