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France

28 - 29

Full Time

South Africa

France vs South Africa

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It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian Penaud bursts through to advance the France attack.

79'

This is dangerous for the defence as Louis Bielle-Biarrey bursts through to advance the France attack.

78'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Pieter-Steph du Toit getting some game time.

74'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Bongi Mbonambi being replaced.

74'

Cheslin Kolbe looks to land a drop goal, but it misses sailing past the left handside of the posts.

73'

France decide to make a substitution, with Yoram Moefana getting some game time.

72'

France decide to make a substitution, with Matthieu Jalibert being replaced.

72'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos has kicked a penalty goal.

72'

A gap opened in the defence and Matthieu Jalibert took full advantage.

70'

Penalty Goal

The South Africa supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the penalty goal.

68'

France make a substitution with Sekou Macalou coming on.

68'

France make a substitution with Gregory Alldritt coming off.

68'

Conversion

The South Africa supporters go wild as Handre Pollard successfully kicks the conversion.

66'

Try

South Africa are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Eben Etzebeth touching down.

66'

Faf de Klerk sets up the try.

66'

The defensive line has been broken as Handre Pollard goes through the gap.

64'

France sub Pierre Bourgarit comes onto the field.

63'

Peato Mauvaka departs for France.

63'

South Africa sub Vincent Koch comes onto the field.

62'

Frans Malherbe departs for South Africa.

62'

The defensive line has been broken as Louis Bielle-Biarrey goes through the gap.

61'

South Africa sub Duane Vermeulen comes onto the field.

60'

Pieter-Steph du Toit departs for South Africa.

60'

Dorian Aldegheri comes on for France.

57'

Uini Atonio leaves the field.

57'

What a run here by Cheslin Kolbe as they get over the gainline!

57'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos does the business as their penalty goal attempt goes over.

53'

Francois Cros comes on.

50'

Anthony Jelonch comes off.

50'

Willie Le Roux comes on.

50'

Damian Willemse comes off.

50'

Kwagga Smith comes on.

50'

Duane Vermeulen comes off.

50'

Ox Nche comes on.

50'

Steven Kitshoff comes off.

50'

France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Thibaud Flament being replaced.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Reda Wardi getting some game time.

49'

France decide to make a substitution, with Cyril Baille being replaced.

49'

Charles Ollivon makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

47'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Deon Fourie getting some game time.

45'

South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Siya Kolisi being replaced.

45'

Antoine Dupont makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Faf de Klerk coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Cobus Reinach coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with RG Snyman coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Franco Mostert coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Handre Pollard coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Manie Libbok coming off.

44'

Peato Mauvaka makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

40'

Penalty Goal

Thomas Ramos kicks the penalty.

40'

Yellow Card

Eben Etzebeth (South Africa) is shown a yellow card

39'

Trouble here as Pieter-Steph du Toit breaches the defence.

33'

Conversion

Thomas Ramos does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.

31'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Cyril Baille scores from close range.

30'

Trouble here as Damian Penaud breaches the defence.

28'

Conversion

Manie Libbok makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

27'

Try

Cheslin Kolbe gathers the kick to score the try for South Africa.

25'

Trouble here as Cheslin Kolbe breaches the defence.

25'

Jesse Kriel played a key part in that try.

25'

Thomas Ramos steps up to take the conversion and its on its way…but no its been charged down!!! What an effort by the opposition.

22'

Try

France are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Peato Mauvaka picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

21'

That's a great try assist by Antoine Dupont.

21'

Manie Libbok curls the ball too far, missing the posts to the right.

19'

Try

South Africa are stopped just a few metres from the try line but Damian de Allende picks up from the base of the ruck to score the try.

17'

Cobus Reinach sets up the try.

17'

This is dangerous for the defence as Damian de Allende bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

17'

There wasn't enough power on that penalty goal attempt by Thomas Ramos as it drops short of the posts.

15'

A gap opened in the defence and Gregory Alldritt took full advantage.

10'

Conversion

Manie Libbok has kicked a conversion.

Try

A stunning solo try from Kurt-Lee Arendse

The defensive line has been broken as Kurt-Lee Arendse goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Gael Fickou goes through the gap.

The defensive line has been broken as Peato Mauvaka goes through the gap.

Conversion

Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.

Try

Great hands by France leads to a try for Cyril Baille

The defensive line has been broken as Cyril Baille goes through the gap.

Damian Penaud sets up the try.

The defensive line has been broken as Matthieu Jalibert goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France v South Africa 
  
 Quarter Final 
  
 Sun 15th October 2023, 12:00pm PDT 
  
 Stade de France

Points Flow Chart

South Africa win +1

Time in lead

Mins in lead

41%

% Of Game In Lead

31%

56%

Possession Last 10 min

44%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Ramos

28 - 29

72'

Pollard

68'

25 - 29

Pollard

66'

25 - 26

Etzebeth

66'

25 - 24

Ramos

25 - 19

53'

Half Time

Ramos

22 - 19

40'

Etzebeth

39'

19 - 19

Ramos

19 - 19

31'

Baille

17 - 19

30'

Libbok

27'

12 - 19

Kolbe

25'

12 - 17

Mauvaka

12 - 12

21'

de Allende

17'

7 - 12

Libbok

7 - 7

Arendse

7 - 5

Ramos

7 - 0

Baille

5 - 0

Start

Win Probability

France

56%

Draw

South Africa

43%

Start of Possession Passages by Kurt-Lee Arendse

Momentum

France

South Africa

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

3.2

Entries

Attack Profile

France

South Africa

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Defence Profile

France

South Africa

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

47%

41%

3-6 secs

33%

35%

6+ secs

15%

22%

103

Rucks Won

Last 5 Penalties

55'

58'

64'

67'

70'

France

South Africa

France vs Springboks Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France face off against Springboks in Rugby World Cup Quarter Final on Sun 15th October 2023 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:00. In South Africa it’s at 21:00 SAST, 08:00 NZST in New Zealand, 06:00 AEST in Australia and 12:00 EST in the US.

Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Springboks in position 1 and France in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.

France vs Springboks Squads

The official squads for France vs Springboks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.

Other Fixtures

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