Rassie accuses France of ‘simulation’
Rassie Erasmus started the mind games ahead of Sunday’s quarter-final by talking up France’s defence and maturity, before accusing Les Bleus of trying to con referees.
Rassie Erasmus started the mind games ahead of Sunday’s quarter-final by talking up France’s defence and maturity, before accusing Les Bleus of trying to con referees.
Shaun Edwards is confident that France skipper Antoine Dupont will feature in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final between the hosts and South Africa, the defending champs.
New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe will take charge of the quarter-final between the Springboks and France in Paris.
Lukhanyo Am is back to tackle France on Sunday in the Springbok team chosen by SARugbymag.co.za readers.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey said France expect a physical battle in midfield against the Springboks on Sunday, but Cheslin Kolbe and Kurt-Lee Arendse pose as much a threat.
France’s team doctor Bruno Boussagol said they will take an “intelligent” approach to captain Antoine Dupont’s return to full training before this weekend’s World Cup quarter-final.
France did a runner from the Boks in Marseille a year ago, but there’ll be no escape in Paris on Sunday night, according to Keo and Zels.
Drop your predictions for the quarter-finals of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, headlined by the powerhouse clash between the Boks and hosts France in Paris.
France captain Antoine Dupont moved a significant step closer to playing against the Springboks in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.
The Springboks have indicated that they would be more than happy to see Antoine Dupont back on the field for France in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.