Ruthless South Africa extinguish French fire to reach last four
PARIS :South Africa crushed France's hopes of a maiden World Cup title after withstanding a Paris storm to emerge 29-28 winners of a ferocious and breath-taking quarter-final on Sunday.
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Dupont carries French hopes into Rugby World Cup 'battle' with South Africa
For the winners, a place in the semi-finals and an enticing tie against either a misfiring England or a Fiji side that would be stepping into unknown territory.
Returning Antoine Dupont ‘inspires fear in opponents’ – Mathieu Jalibert
Matthieu Jalibert admitted the return of talismanic captain Antoine Dupont has given France a huge boost ahead of Sunday’s mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final against defending champions South Africa in Paris.
Matthieu Jalibert: Return of talisman Antoine Dupont a huge boost for Les Bleus
Matthieu Jalibert admitted the return of talismanic captain Antoine Dupont has given France a huge boost ahead of Sunday's mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final against defending champions South Africa in Paris.
'No strategy to protect Antoine': Grizzled Boks sternest test for French World Cup ambitions
The hopes of the French nation, which have soared high since being awarded the 2023 Rugby World Cup, will face the severest of tests when the hosts take on holders South Africa in the quarter-finals at the Stade de France on Sunday.
France ready to enter uncharted waters against new-look Springboks
PARIS : France are expecting the unexpected when they face a new-look South Africa in their World Cup quarter-final clash at the Stade de France on Sunday.