South Africa have a line-out near their own tryline but the throw isn't straight.

Unsurprisingly, France opt for a scrum. Eek.

The second half is under way.

South Africa are still down to 14 for two or three minutes.

Marine Menager has made way for France, with Morgane Bourgeois on in her place.

The departure of prop Yonela Ngxingolo (replaced by Xoliswa Khuzwayo) at the end of the first half is the only change for South Africa so far.

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How do South Africa get back into this game?

Well, they need to stop France from offloading the ball - they did it nine times to South Africa's two in the first half - and stop giving away penalties in dangerous positions.

They're yet to lose a scrum or a line-out, which is a plus.

Here's a reminder of all of the action on the final day of pool matches:

• Japan 29-21 Spain (FT) - report here
• Italy 64-3 Brazil (FT) - report here
• New Zealand 40-0 Ireland (FT) - report here

• France 24-3 South Africa (HT)

We've had a result in Brighton, with New Zealand beating Ireland 40-0 to top Pool C.

Here's a reminder of how the quarter-finals are shaping up:

• New Zealand v Runner-up Pool D
• Canada v Australia
• Winner Pool D v Ireland
• England v Scotland

Well, that half had a little bit of everything - big hits, scrappy handling, offloads aplenty - but it's France who are on top.

They've scored four tries, with Emilie Boulard, Gaby Vernier, Charlotte Escudero, and Agathe Gerin all crossing the line.

Two of those tries came after Chumisa Qawe was sin-binned for a high tackle and that has since been upgraded to a 20-minute red card.

South Africa make it to half-time without conceding another try, although why they didn't immediately whack the ball into touch after coming up with it I do not know.

France lead 24-3 and are 40 minutes away from topping Pool D and avoiding a quarter-final meeting with New Zealand.

South Africa give away another penalty for offside, this time on their own 22. Their discipline has been poor.

France find touch. They want another try before the break.

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A let off for South Africa. They're pinged for offside, which invites France to kick for distance. However, they fail to find touch.

Had they got a line-out deep in South African territory, a fifth try felt inevitable.

Rachel Burford
Former England player & 2014 World Cup Winner on BBC iPlayer

Super and really quick to react this French team, Gerin on her 60th cap getting over. The Blues are certainly alive in this game.

France have a scrum within touching distance of South Africa's 22.

It's increasingly one-way traffic as the first half comes to a close.

Charlotte Escudero, in her distinctive red cap, is everywhere for France at the moment. The number eight has just popped up on the left wing as France look to launch another assault.

Play has stopped for an injury to a South African player.

France's co-captains quickly gather their team in a huddle, where they do some deep breathing exercises.

This is such a key passage of the game for France. They'll want another try or two to really hammer home their advantage during South Africa's 20-minute red card.

I can't remember the last time South Africa had a spell of possession in France's half.

Chumisa Qawe's yellow card has been upgraded to a 20-minute red card.

That's a blow for South Africa.

Another penalty for France after South Africa knock-on at a line-out.

This time the kick finds touch and France will have another look at South Africa's tryline.

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Rachel Burford
Former England player & 2014 World Cup Winner on BBC iPlayer

That's just all business, as soon as France is in the 22, they use that launchpad. A really clinical start from France.

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