“Clinical” Blitzboks finish strong in Perth
The Springbok Sevens finished their HSBC SVNS Perth campaign on a high note by outplaying France 24-5 to finish the tournament in fifth place.
The Springbok Sevens finished their HSBC SVNS Perth campaign on a high note by outplaying France 24-5 to finish the tournament in fifth place.
France recorded their biggest-ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in their Euro 2024 qualifier at the Allianz Riviera in Nice.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi declared in the early hours of Monday morning that they knew it would take something special to beat France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, and both him and Bok head coach Jacques Nienaber lauded the team’s character to pull through the victory to book their place in the semi-final.
The Springboks remained on course to retain the Rugby World Cup following a thrilling 29-28 victory over hosts France at the Stade de France on Sunday.
Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber named an experienced team – including 15 players who featured in the 2019 final – for their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against France at the Stade de France in Paris on Sunday evening.
Springboks assistant coach Felix Jones says South Africa has to limit the impact of France captain Antoine Dupont when the two sides meet in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.
La Rochelle flanker Oscar Jegou has been suspended after testing positive for cocaine, the reigning European champions announced on Thursday.
Rugby World Cup excitement has clearly spread across the globe, with iconic American artist DJ Khaled sending a special good luck message to some key players ahead of the quarter-finals.
South Africa's director of rugby Rassie Erasmus says the Springboks will fly their flag high when they face France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals this weekend.
Springbok scrumhalf Faf de Klerk says the possible return of French captain Antoine Dupont will not change their approach to the game when the two sides meet in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday.