The Springboks face one of their most challenging fixtures of the year when they face France on Friday night, when a partisan crowd will undoubtedly create one of the most hostile atmospheres.

All signs point towards what should be an mouthwatering battle, and there will be another clear factor in play as this will be a thrilling rematch of the epic 2023 World Cup quarter-final at the same venue, and which saw the Springboks edge a one-point win.

This will also be a crucial fixture for both teams as they look to keep pushing towards the Nations Championship finals weekend,

Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.