Former Scotland boss Matt Williams has lavished rare praise on the Springboks following their 32-17 victory over France at the Stade de France.

South Africa were dealt a hammer blow in the 38th minute when Lood de Jager was issued with a permanent red card for his dangerous tackle on Thomas Ramos.

While the Boks would trail by a single point at half-time, three tries in the final quarter saw them notch up an impressive victory.

Rassie Erasmus and his team have been lauded for their performance from all corners of the globe, even from the usually critical Williams, who has