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France 19-19 South Africa
Here we go, a reset scrum and a bit of scruffy rugby. This is more like it lads.
Summary
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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France 19-19 South Africa
Six tries in 30-odd minutes. Sacre bleu!
'Baille on for his hat-trick'published at 20:34 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
France 19-19 South Africa
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveA five-metre lineout and you think France are going to a driving maul. Jonathan Danty came flat and had the leg drive of his team-mates, but Cyril Baille was there to recycle... he is on for a hat-trick!
Try - France 19-19 South Africapublished at 32 mins
Cyril Baille (con Ramos)
Image source, Getty ImagesLudicrous.
France's prop is on a hat-trick as a constant wave of pressure ends with the number one Cyril Baille diving over from inches. That's three tries apiece as Thomas Ramos spanks the conversion over.
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France 12-19 South Africa
Cheslin Kolbe, who scored a try a moment ago, now saves one with a scarpering piece of play in the corner. But here come France again, they think they are over...
'Extraordinary rugby'published at 20:31 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
France 12-19 South Africa
Bobby Skinstad
Former South Africa captain on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesFive tries is extraordinary rugby back and forth. France are playing brilliantly and South Africa have hit some fantastic counter-attacks.
The execution has been absolutely outstanding.
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France 12-19 South Africa
It's basketball out there. But better. France wing Damian Penaud now lobs a deft kick in behind and he's a kind bounce away from scarpering in for yet another.
What's the record for points scored in a World Cup quarter-final?
'Swift and clinical'published at 20:29 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
France 12-19 South Africa
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveReact and adapt. The reaction to the turnover in midfield was swift and clinical.
Converted try - France 12-19 South Africapublished at 26 mins
Cheslin Kolbe (con Libbok)
Image source, Getty ImagesGoodness me.
Talk about being clinical again, South Africa are on the backfoot and then put France away in the blink of an eye. This time it's centre Jesse Kriel dabbing a kick in behind perfect for wing Cheslin Kolbe, who scoops and gathers in one motion and scampers in the corner.
Manie Libbok is left with a tricky kick but drills it.
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France 12-12 South Africa
It's ludicrous that this is only a quarter-final. It might be the best rugby I've ever seen.
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You cannot miss opportunities with the boot, both sides have to make them count.
Anon
'Do not take your eyes off Dupont'published at 20:25 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
France 12-12 South Africa
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's extraordinary output from France when they are on the front foot, but do not take your eyes off Antoine Dupont for one minute.
He draws Siya Kolisi and then gives it the hooker Peato Mauvaka.
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Peato Mauvaka
...until they can! South Africa are pinged for a penalty and France tap and go instantly, hooker Peato Mauvaka is on the wing again and drives for the line.
The Stade de France is shaking to its very core. What a noise! And that's brilliant too, Thomas Ramos has his conversion charged down!
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France 7-12 South Africa
It's basically another sport compared to some of the games we've seen in the tournament. The speed and intensity of both sides in attack and defence is absolutely captivating. France get through 11 phases but can't get there...
'Great kick from Libbok'published at 20:22 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
France 7-12 South Africa
Paul Grayson
Former England fly-half on BBC Radio 5 LiveNo thoughts of running with it from Manie Libbok, it was a great kick from Libbok to set up that try and they did have men waiting out there too.
They recycled quickly and I tell you what Antoine Dupont made a tackle and I think if he was not injured he would have put his head over the ball to jackal.
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France 7-12 South Africa
This could really be any scoreline tonight. Hold on to your hats.
Try - France 7-12 South Africapublished at 20:19 British Summer Time 15 October 2023
Damian de Allende
Image source, Getty ImagesRemarkable! The resilience and the clinical touch of champions. It feels like South Africa are getting battered but they lead!
So well taken again, centre Damian de Allende drives through a gap, is well tackled but is on his feet so quickly to receive the ball again and make it over this time.
Manie Libbok duffs the conversion.
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France 7-7 South Africa
France's kicking game here is another level. There's no bombs up in the air or just looking for territory, every time they put boot to ball it's nearly putting someone in for a score it seems. It also means South Africa's pack are fighting a war on two fronts, constantly being moved around.
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Image source, Getty ImagesI’ve pulled my hamstring just watching this game!!!
Jon
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France 7-7 South Africa
Tremendous effort from range by Thomas Ramos, but it doesn't quite have the legs and hits the base of the post. No dice.