Charles Ollivon: ‘We went blow for blow’ with Springboks who are ‘as strong as ever’

France flanker Charles Ollivon spoke to exclusively to Planet Rugby after Les Bleus’ 21-19 win over South Africa at the Stade de France.

The loose forward commented on the history between the sides, the late scrums, the final defensive set and how much France have changed in three years.

France went blow for blow

For Ollivon, the first feeling after a night like this was joy rather than fatigue, although he was quick to add that South Africa are never easy, and that the years of history between the sides mean “there’s always something that follows us with these South Africans”.