• France were thrashed by New Zealand in Cardiff quarter-final • Lock Pascal Papé has also ended his international career

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The France fly-half Frédéric Michalak has ended his international career after Les Bleus’ 62-13 defeat by New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday.

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“It’s a sad end but my body can’t respond any more,” said Michalak, who left the pitch with a thigh injury after 11 minutes at the Millennium Stadium.

The Toulon player, 33, won 77 international caps and played in three World Cups, in 2003, 2007 and this year. He is under contract with Toulon until 2016.

The France lock Pascal Papé is also retiring from internationals but the captain, Thierry Dusautoir, the 2011 world player of the year, declined to comment when asked on Saturday if he had played his last game for France.