Quilter Nations Series: Key talking points from Springboks’ win over France in Siya Kolisi’s 100th game
South Africa’s 14-man Springboks produced a remarkable second-half surge to beat France 32-17 at the Stade de France on Saturday, November 8, extending their dominance over Les Bleus and compounding France’s frustrations following their 2023 Rugby World Cup heartbreak.
In a contest marking captain Siya Kolisi’s 100th Test, France had hoped to spoil the Springbok skipper’s milestone and send the world champions packing to Turin with a defeat.
But a flat second-half display, marked by unforced errors and a lack of attacking intent, proved costly as Rassie Erasmus’ side once again demonstrated why they remain rugby’s ultimate benchmark.
Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo assesses the standout moments and key talking points in the aftermath of the Springboks’ commanding performance and statement win in Paris against France.
Rugby Championship news: Rassie Erasmus goes for all-out attack as Springboks welcome Wallabies
Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus has named his side to face the Wallabies at Ellis Park in Johannesburg a day earlier than usual in a move that suggests he sees little threat from the visitors.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Aidan Leo previews the first Rugby Championship encounter between the Springboks and the Wallabies.
Breaking rugby news: Springbok captain Siya Kolisi out of Barbarians clash, Jesse Kriel to lead hosts
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has withdrawn from the clash against the Barbarians in Cape Town on June 28 after picking up a slight injury, with experienced outside centre Jesse Kriel taking the reins as skipper.
Sports News Blitz writer Aidan Leo reports on the breaking news.