South Africa’s eyes are firmly set on the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England, Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus insisted. Photo: Odd Andersen / AFP
Springboks or France: Who will be going home TONIGHT?
The Springboks will take on hosts France in a must-watch 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match in Paris on Sunday, 15 October.
South Africa’s eyes are firmly set on the Rugby World Cup semi-final against England, Springbok director of rugby Rassie Erasmus insisted. Photo: Odd Andersen / AFP
The Springboks will take on hosts France in a must-watch 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match in Paris on Sunday, 15 October.
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The three-time champion Springboks will be the underdogs at the Stade de France, but do boast an impressive record against France.
Kick-off is at 21:00 (SA time).
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France are bidding for their first ever title having lost in three finals to date.
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Who will be packing their bags and heading home early after the final whistle tonight?
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TEAMS
France
15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Antoine Dupont (captain), 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 Anthony Jelonch, 5 Thibaud Flament, 4 Cameron Woki, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Cyril Baille
Replacements: 16 Pierre Bourgarit, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 Dorian Aldegheri, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Francois Cros, 21 Sekou Macalou, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana
South Africa
5 Damian Willemse, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Cheslin Kolbe, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (captain), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Steven Kitshoff
Replacements: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Faf de Klerk, 22 Handre Pollard, 23 Willie le Roux
PICTURE | Springboks pose for official team photo
