By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
South Africa will play France at the Stade de France with the aim of securing a fifth consecutive victory there. The Springboks are also targeting a fifth win in the Nations Championship, according to IOL.
South Africa comfortably defeated Italy 66-7 in Turin on Saturday in the Nations Championship, having led 45-0 at half-time. The Springboks, reigning two-time world champions, secured the try bonus within 25 minutes and strengthened their position at the top, according to TimesLIVE, ahead of their matches against France and then Ireland.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: SeneNews ·
France dominated Fiji 54-17 in the Nations Championship, reclaiming top spot in the northern hemisphere standings. The victory comes before their next match against South Africa, scheduled for the following week, reports The Namibian.
🇫🇷 France · Source: The Namibian ·
South Africa beat Italy 66-7 in Turin, scoring nine tries in their fourth consecutive bonus-point victory in the Nations Championship. The Springboks now have 20 points and a +140 points difference, securing sole first place in the Southern Hemisphere standings, reports The Namibian.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: The Namibian ·
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi paid tribute to former Sharks team-mate Hyron Andrews before his funeral scheduled for Saturday. Kolisi also welcomed the return of several Springboks playing in Japan to South African clubs, according to TimesLIVE, which reported the comments before the match against Italy.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: TimesLIVE ·
South African councillor received warning before his murderSouth African councillor Luxolo Namette received an SMS warning about two party members before he was shot dead on 7 November. The political killings team has taken over the investigation, according to the Daily Maverick.
Football : Scottland et Hardrock se disputeront le titre zimbabwéenScottland FC et Hardrock restent en course pour le titre du championnat zimbabwéen de première division, qui sera décidé lors de la dernière journée. Hardrock n’a pas obtenu les points nécessaires pour être sacré avant cette ultime rencontre, selon Daily News Zimbabwe.The week in Africa
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