The Springboks fell short in their Nations Championship clash against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Friday, losing their World Rugby No 1 ranking in the process.
When the final whistle sounded, France emerged narrow 21-19 winners having led 21-7 at half-time.
It was France’s first win over South Africa in Paris since 2005.
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Slipped to second place
The Springboks scored three tries through hookers Jan-Hendrik Wessels and Malcolm Marx, and replacement scrumhalf Cobus Reinach. Flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu added two conversions.
South Africa entered the match top of the World Rugby standings on 93.09 points, 0.44 ahead
Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.
