France v Springboks winners and losers: Dupont otherworldly, Sacha a shadow of himself

Following a cracking Nations Championship Test match in Paris, here are our winners and losers from France’s 21-19 victory over the Springboks.

Winners

France and Fabien Galthie

With an injury list longer than the number of officiating complaints from the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final between the two nations, France still managed to clinch a historic victory over the Springboks at the iconic Stade de France in Paris. It’s Les Bleus’ first win over the men in Green and Gold at the venue since 2005 and their first victory over Rassie Erasmus’ side since 2022.

The triumph moves France up to