Former Springboks boss Nick Mallett believes that Rugby World Cup heartbreak has never left France and that it will add motivation this weekend.
South Africa have famously defeated Les Bleus twice in the World Cup knockout stages, firstly in 1995 and then in 2023.
The French felt cheated 31 years ago, and they also complained about some decisions in the 29-28 defeat in ’23.
This has led to bitter feelings among supporters, players and coaches, who are desperate to defeat the back-to-back world champions.
France ‘were absolutely shattered’
“There is absolutely the revenge story, it burns the French that in 1995
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