The Springboks have recorded two good wins to start their end-of-year tour, first claiming a big win over Japan before showing great courage to overcome France despite a red card to Lood de Jager in the first half.
Rassie Erasmus’ team next face Italy before taking on Ireland in a blockbuster battle, and then the Springboks’ final Test of the year will see them take on lowly Wales.
After the win over France in Paris, the Springboks have marginally improved their world ranking position, and they now boast a 1.71 lead over second-placed New Zealand.
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