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Rugby World Cup: Brilliant Boks break French hearts with stunning fightback in Paris

The Springboks produced a heroic second-half fightback to turn the tables on France and complete a heart-stopping 29-28 victory to book their place in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

15 Oct 2023

Siya Kolisi: 'Brutal' Boks ready to give fans what they want to see against France

Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has warned France to expect nothing less than a "brutal" onslaught in Paris on Sunday night, even as he hailed his team's impressive disciplinary record.

15 Oct 2023

Springboks believe 2019 World Cup experience can give them edge against France

The Springboks know the enormity of the task that awaits them against France on Sunday but believe they have the World Cup pedigree to face up to it.

14 Oct 2023

France captain Antoine Dupont insists he's 'fully ready' for World Cup quarter-final

Captain Antoine Dupont has declared himself "fully ready" to lead France in Sunday's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.

14 Oct 2023

Antoine Dupont makes timely return as France name side to face Springboks

Antoine Dupont has been named in France's starting line-up and will captain the side against the Springboks in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

13 Oct 2023

Jacques Nienaber on surprise selection calls: 'We've stayed true to our identity'

Jacques Nienaber insists the Springboks have not strayed from their identity despite opting for a 5-3 split on the bench for Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France.