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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South Africa brimming with confidence with England to come in World Cup semi-final
Manie Libbok admitted South Africa will be loaded with confidence going into their World Cup semi-final with England after coming through one of the greatest rugby matches in living memory with a one-point victory over hosts France.
Lack of knockout experience leaves French floored at home World Cup
PARIS : France came into the World Cup with the self belief their new generation would claim a maiden title, yet they crashed into a brutal reality against South Africa on Sunday - nothing replaces experience.
All Blacks warrior Whitelock on path to unique treble
PARIS : New Zealand's defensive effort through 37 phases at the end of their quarter-final win over Ireland will go down in All Blacks folklore and it has also kept Sam Whitelock on the path to becoming the first player to win three World Cups.
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.
Springboks edge out France in breathtaking quarter-final
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.
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.