Loss to Springboks 'cruel' for France, says flanker Cros
France flanker Francois Cros said the 29-28 defeat to holders South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals was tough to take.
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Rugby World Cup: South Africa 'scramble' to thrilling quarter-final win over France
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi praised his team for never giving up after the reigning champions came from behind to defeat hosts France on Sunday and book their place in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals.
Dupont slams refereeing after loss to Boks: 'There are clear things that should have been whistled'
France captain Antoine Dupont criticised the refereeing after his side crashed out of the Rugby World Cup in a 29-28 defeat to South Africa in the quarter-finals.
Tight margins made the difference for Springboks in win over France
PARIS : South Africa's 29-28 victory over France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final was decided by the finest of margins, said coach Jacques Nienaber as the defending champions went past the host nation and into next weekend’s semi-finals.
France coach Galthie has no regrets, Dupont slams referee
PARIS : France coach Fabien Galthie could not disguise his desolation after his four-year plan to bring the nation its first World Cup triumph ended in a one-point loss to the Springboks in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
Dupont questions referee after France's World Cup exit
Antoine Dupont criticised the standard of refereeing after France crashed out of their home World Cup with a heartbreaking single-point defeat to reigning champions South Africa in Paris.
South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England
Tournament hosts France bowed out of the World Cup in agonising fashion after losing by a point to defending champions South Africa as the Stade de France hosted another epic quarter-final that hung in the balance until the very last moment.
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.