Springboks player ratings v France: Who fired, who flopped

The Springboks were heroic, gutsy and courageous en route to conquering the French in Paris on Saturday evening.

The Springboks defeated France 32-17 in Paris on Saturday evening to extend their lead at the top of the latest World Rugby rankings.

There were a number of big performances that helped inspire this famous Bok victory. However, one or two stars were far from their best.

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SUPERB SPRINGBOKS: PLAYERS WHO FIRED

Malcolm Marx – 8.5/10

Marx was razor sharp at lineout time and a menace at the breakdown. All his lineout throw-ins found their target. Furthermore, he crucially slowed down