The Springboks once again summoned their indomitable spirit to overcome a permanent red card to stun France 32-17 and rub more salt in their wounds.
In a much-hyped encounter – the first between these teams since that infamous 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final – it was the South Africa who once again found a way.
Les Bleus have opened up a 14-6 lead through a Damian Penaud brace, who in turn became their record try-scorer, but the Boks responded to claim the win.
That was despite seeing Lood de Jager receive a straight red card at the end of the first
