Emotional France coach Philippe Saint-Andre has launched a scathing attack on his own players following Saturday 's lackluster 20-13 defeat to Wales in the Six Nations , saying the team has become 'the Father Christmas of international rugby ' because it gives away so many points . His voice trembling with emotion , Saint-Andre looked on the verge of tears Sunday as he made it clear he feels extremely let down . 'International rugby is about combat , humility . But above all it 's a collective sport . We do n't need starlets , ' he said . ' In rugby , the team is the star and we need champions . Yesterday , I did n't see any champions , or not many . ' Saint-Andre looked on the verge of tears Sunday as he made it clear he feels extremely let down . Brice Dulin scores a try for France during the RBS Six Nations match against Wales at the Stade de France . France , which has lost its past four games to Wales in the tournament , lost 18-11 to Ireland and narrowly beat Scotland at home in its opener . Next up is a tricky away match in Italy followed by a full-blooded showdown with England at Twickenham . Flyhalf Camille Lopez was particularly poor , missing two of his four penalty kicks - and Yoann Huget 's first-half try was ruled out because of Lopez 's careless forward pass . 'For my part , I do n't think I played badly , ' a defiant Lopez said . ' I tried different things ... Let 's keep on daring . ' France 's scrum-half Sebastien Tillous-Borde is joined by the rest of his dejected teammates at full time . His attitude may not have pleased Saint-Andre , who is likely to make sweeping changes for the game against Italy in two weeks ' time . Asked if some players are now playing for their futures , six months ahead of the World Cup , Saint-Andre replied with an emphatic 'yes ' - although he stopped short of saying some would never play for France again under his leadership . ' I only want players who are ready to go to the end of the world . If anyone thinks that international rugby is too difficult , then they have my telephone number , ' he said . 'They can call me and I 'll take someone else . I 'll even take a 20-year-old lad who 's never played in the Top 14 ( French league ) before . ' Morgan Parra in action during the RBS Six Nations rugby match between France and Wales . Saint-Andre , one of France 's best wingers , took over after the 2011 World Cup , where France lost 8-7 to New Zealand in a tense final . Almost all of that side has gone and Saint-Andre has been rebuilding ever since , although his habit of constantly tinkering with the side has not helped instill continuity . But he feels the players should take more responsibility and show more pride . ' I 've covered and supported them for three years . At some stage you need to know how to win games at the highest level , ' he said . 'The French jersey should not only be something you 're proud of but also something that enables you to surpass yourself . You need to be a gladiator . It 's thumbs up for Wales star Jamie Roberts after their win against France at the Stade de France . 'We 've lost four in a row to the Welsh , this has to stop . We have guys who started playing ( regularly ) three years ago and now have 30 caps . It 's time to stop hiding . ' An irate Saint-Andre raised his voice several times during a passionate news conference . 'At some point you have to ask the right questions . We 're at our level , that 's the truth , ' he said . 'It takes the Welsh 30 seconds to score three points and it takes us four minutes . We 're the Father Christmas of international rugby and that 's what I told the players . ' However , Saint-Andre is no mood to quit . ' I 've never abandoned ship , whether as a player , as a captain or as a manager . I 've been given a role : to prepare this team for the World Cup , ' he said . ' I 'll fight every day to do that . ' Sofiane Guitone looks dejected as France lose to Wales at the Stade de France on Saturday .
France coach Philippe Saint-Andre launched attack on his own players . Saint-Andre was close to tears as France lost 20-13 against Wales . He has described his team as 'the Father Christmas of international rugby ' Saint-Andre feels his side are giving away too many points to other teams .