Victor Matfield insists that the Springboks will be “underdogs” for this weekend’s clash against France but Sir John Kirwan is having none of it.
South Africa face Les Bleus for the first time since they knocked Fabien Galthie’s men out of their home Rugby World Cup in 2023 with a 29-28 victory.
It also takes place at the same venue – the Stade de France – with the hosts very much out for revenge against the Springboks.
Rassie Erasmus’ side will certainly not fear going to the French capital having achieved plenty since the global tournament success.
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