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
