South African-born Paul Willemse is confident that the current French pack has what it takes to overpower the mighty Springboks.

The stage will soon be set as the Springboks take on France for the first time since claiming victory in the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

As the countdown begins to what some describe as the contest of the year, South African under-20 World Cup winner Paul Willemse backs France to get the upper hand.

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After winning the 2012 Junior World Cup at Newlands, Paul relocated to France, where he represented both Grenoble and Montpellier, where he played