Rugby: France beat South Africa 21-19 in Paris
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on TimesLIVE
France beat South Africa 21-19 on Friday in the Nations Championship, thanks in particular to three tries and Antoine Dupont’s performance. The defeat was the Springboks’ first in the competition, although they remain top of the Southern Hemisphere standings, according to TimesLIVE.
France beat South Africa 21-19 on Friday in Paris in the Nations Championship, after a match marked by several tactical choices. Les Bleus scored three tries through Aaron Grandidier Nkanang, Théo Attissogbe and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, while Maxime Lucu added six points with the boot, reports TimesLIVE.
Antoine Dupont started at fly-half before returning to his usual position at scrum-half. The French captain contributed to the Six Nations champions’ success, as they secured their first victory over South Africa at the Stade de France since 2005. For South Africa, Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored the Springboks’ three tries, with Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu converting the first two.
Jasper Wiese received a 20-minute red card after his yellow card was upgraded by the in-match video review system for a dangerous clearance in a ruck. France move top of the Northern Hemisphere standings with 21 points, while South Africa remain first in the Southern Hemisphere with 21 points, ahead of growing pressure from New Zealand, according to TimesLIVE.
The match followed South Africa’s preparations in Paris, notably the French tactical surprises feared by the Springboks on 12 November. On the same day, Nché wanted to correct South Africa’s weaknesses before the match.
