Saturday’s Test in Paris between the Springboks and France will signify the first time the teams meet since South Africa’s dramatic 29-28 victory against Les Bleus in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the same venue.

There is sure to be extra attention on this match following France’s one-point defeat in the World Cup, and the crowd is expected to be typically hostile considering many home fans felt their team was hard done by as a result of certain refereeing calls that seemed to go in favour of the Springboks.

Springboks happy to be back in Paris

Nevertheless, Springbok assistant coach

Read the full article from The South African Rugby here.