AFPThe South African rugby player Eben Etzebeth is too fast for the French at the World Cup
NOS Sport•gisteren, 23:57
The South African rugby players have qualified for the semi-finals of the World Cup. The title holder defeated host country France in an exciting and high-quality match in the Stade de France: 28-29.
Earlier in the evening, England also reached the last four by beating Fiji 30-24. Argentina and New Zealand already reached the semi-finals on Saturday.
The thrilling first half of France and South Africa, with six tries, unparalleled passes and tough tackles, was a treat for fans of top rugby. With a halftime score of 22-19, nothing had been decided yet.
Return Dupont
Star player Antoine Dupont made his return for France. Earlier this World Cup he broke his cheekbone, but he still managed to be fit for the decisive phase of the World Cup. However, Dupont could not make a fist against South Africa.
This is what Antoine Dupont said before the match about his injury recovery.
French star player Dupont returns from a broken cheekbone, can play in the World Cup quarter-finals
It was not surprising that the pace was a bit slower after halftime. France ran out to 25-19, but after a nice try by Etzebeth and a conversion by Pollard it was suddenly 25-29.
Ramos reduced the difference to a point, but then the Springboks put up a wall.
2023-10-15 21:57:55
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