Holders South Africa knock out France in pulsating quarter-final in Paris
Springboks will face England in Saturday's semi-final at Stade de France
Converted Eben Etzebeth try gives South Africa lead late in second half
Handre Pollard penalty from inside his own half seals nail-biting victory
Teams shared six tries in sensational end-to-end first half
France captain Antoine Dupont played after recovering from fractured cheekbone
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Former South Africa winger Bryan Habana speaking to ITV: “That’s as colossal, as gladiatorial and unbelievable as I’ve ever seen a Springbok team go.
"They dug deeper than a Springbok team has ever dug to come out against an unbelievable French side.
"It was as special as it comes.”
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You'd have to have a heart of stone to not feel for France. They were so good for so long, and that opening 40 minutes will live long in the memory.
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Image source, Getty ImagesGregory Alldritt made nine tackles in that game, the most in a France shirt.
Seven players for South Africa made 10 or more, with Franco Mostert top of the lot with 14. Huge numbers, massive effort.
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Well done Springboks, but you have to feel sorry for France, they don't deserve to go out of a fantastic World Cup that they have been doing a brilliant job of hosting.
Dave
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Antoine Dupont can't believe it. It seemed destined for France to win on home soil, as their footballers did 25 years ago. But South Africa had other ideas.
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Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesThis is one of the most titanic clashes I have ever seen. The French were gallant and almost unstoppable. South Africa found an inkling of something, these warriors of men thanking each other for an amazing match.
It brings a tear to the eye.
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France managed just six points in the second half as a three-point lead turned into a one-point, heartbreaking exit.
The Stade de France took the heart of Johnny Sexton last night and it adds its own nation to the list 24 hours later.
Gripping.
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Good to know the entire Northern Hemisphere will be united in supporting England. Right?
Patrick
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Shocked silence in the Stade de France. South Africa showing the true hearts of champions tonight.
What a phenomenal effort, what a game of rugby.
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Image source, Getty ImagesSOUTH AFRICA WIN!
France are out of their own World Cup.
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South Africa can't give away a penalty here...
France 28-29 South Africa
Last minute. France have the ball but it's on halfway.
France 28-29 South Africa
France do move the ball quickly, Damian Penaud has open grass ahead of him, the ball comes inside and IT'S LOST.
South Africa have the ball. And surely a place in the last four in their grasp.
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This scrum seems to have gone on for an age. But the ball is out and here come France...
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Image source, Getty ImagesNot sure the semi-finals will be the same quality as the quarter-finals.
Tristan
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Image source, Getty ImagesRemember this charged-down conversion in the first half? That's what separates France from a lead at the moment...
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The tension's killing me as a neutral, can't imagine how it's like to be French right now.
Anon
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Elite sport at its very best. Hopes and dreams of millions on a knife edge. There's a scrum 10m from the French line. They need to get right up the other end and score.
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Eight phases but France get another life with an offside.
Can they get down the field and score in the time left?!
France 28-29 South Africa
Image source, Getty ImagesSouth Africa scrum, wheeled left. Damian de Allende smells victory but he's held up. They recycle inside, France are hanging on.