Noves to stay on as France coach despite Bok battering

Britain Rugby Union - England v France - Six Nations Championship - Twickenham Stadium, London - 4/2/17 France coach Guy Noves before the match Action Images via Reuters / Henry Browne Livepic

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Guy Noves will stay on as France coach despite the team's 3-0 whitewash by South Africa, the French Rugby Federation said.

Saturday's 35-12 loss at Ellis Park was the 11th defeat in 18 games for Noves in charge of the French side, who play world champions New Zealand on Nov. 11 in Paris.