article_snippet.sent: The divide will only grow as more of the southern hemisphere's finest talent head for the Top 14, as typified by Will Genia's decision to snub Bath for Stade Francais and Dan Carter's vast £1.4million salary when he joins Racing Metro after the World Cup.
article_snippet.sent: I see players who are outstanding for French rugby clubs - guys like Wesley Fofana and Maxime Machenaud - not playing well for France.
article_snippet.sent: Nine months in the Top 14 has shaped Abendanon's own views on Les Bleus' shortcomings. '
article_snippet.sent: A lot of the players representing France I wouldn't pick if I was A lot of the players representing France coach,' Abendanon said. '
article_snippet.sent: This is only my personal opinion, but the coaching at Clermont's   is of a very high standard while the French team is looking a little bit lost.
article_snippet.sent: the French team need guidance and better coaching. '
article_snippet.sent: France seem to kick away a lot of ball, yet the French team have players like have Yoann Huget and Wesley Fofana in the French team backline.'
highlights_snippet.sent: Believes impressive domestic form is being let down by international form .