South Africa reaction (du Toit, de Klerk, Kriel, Libbok, head coach Nienaber, captain Kolisi, Mbonambi)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Faf de Klerk, scrum-half On the atmosphere at the end: "You could see what it means for both sides. I want to say thank-you to the South African fans who came out. It was obviously heartbreaking...
South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France. The defending champs have done it! The Springboks edge over the hosts to make it through to the semi-final! #RWC2023 #FRAvRSA...
FRA 28-29 RSA: South Africa end French hopes in seven-try thriller
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDefending champions South Africa twice came from behind to overcome France in a pulsating encounter and secure a semi-final date with England back at the Stade de France next Saturday. The hosts made...
Stick, Willemse and De Allende chat ahead of France clash
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMzwandile Stick, assistant coach On the support for the team: "It's very special to have our South African fans to come all the way to support us. It shows how much it means to our country. We know people...
Quarter-Final Preview: France v South Africa
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe last of the quarter-finals. One semi-final place up for grabs. The hosts - second in the World Rugby Men’s Rankings powered by Capgemini - against the defending champions and...
Captain Dupont to start - France name team to play South Africa in quarter-final
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance head coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final at Stade de France on Sunday. Scrum-half Antoine Dupont returns after...
Rugby World Cup Review: Portugal’s delight
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThe quarter-finals are confirmed. Fiji were the last side to qualify for the knockout phase of Rugby World Cup 2023 in the final match of the pool stage on Sunday evening, but the night was Portugal’s...
France reaction (Alldritt, head coach Galthié, captain Ollivon, Lucu, Jalibert, Bourgarit, Flament, Ramos)
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMIXED ZONE Matthieu Jalibert, fly-half On France’s fast start: "Just like the All Blacks last week, when they practically won the match in 20 minutes, that's really what we wanted to do:...
France surge into quarter-finals after topping Pool A in style
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFrance dominated Italy from the whistle and will head to the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals on the back of four impressive Pool A wins in a row, after seeing off the Azzurri 60-7 in front of...
Rugby World Cup 2023 Match Preview: France v Italy
2 years ago by Ultimate RugbyThere’s a lot riding on the final match of Pool A in Lyon. Host nation France will want to book their place in the quarter-finals with a perfect four wins from four pool phase matches. Maxime Lucu...
