France

Dupont given green light to face Boks

France captain Antoine Dupont moved a significant step closer to playing against the Springboks in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.

France's injured scrum-half Antoine Dupont watches on from the sidelines ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and Italy at the OL Stadium in Lyon, south-eastern France on October 6, 2023.

Boks eager to tackle Dupont

The Springboks have indicated that they would be more than happy to see Antoine Dupont back on the field for France in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Boks braced for Les Bleus scrum battle

Assistant coach Daan Human and prop Trevor Nyakane are ready for set-piece warfare when the Springboks and France tussle in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final in Paris.

World Cup’s last eight confirmed

The 2023 World Cup quarter-final fixtures have been confirmed with host nation France playing reigning and three-time champions the Springboks.

South Africa's prop Ox Nche (C) is challenged by France's flanker Charles Ollivon (L) and France's prop Cyril Baille (R) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

Boks to face France in quarters

The Springboks have been placed on a collision course with hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, after Ireland pummeled Scotland on Saturday night.

South Africa's full-back Willie Le Roux (C) ajnd South Africa's fly-half Manie Libbok (L) react during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between South Africa and Tonga at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, south-eastern France, on October 1, 2023.

Pick your team: Boks vs France

Pick your Bok team to tackle 2023 World Cup hosts France in Sunday’s quarter-final.

Galthie: Bring on next ‘World Cup final’

Coach Fabien Galthie said France is focused on playing another “World Cup final” after securing their place in the knockout stages with an eight-try thumping of Italy.

France thrash Italy to reach quarters

Damian Penaud edged closer to Serge Blanco’s France try record as Les Bleus secured a World Cup quarter-final with a convincing win of Italy on Friday.

Boks ‘get’ what it takes to be great

South Africa, France and Ireland have the best chance of winning the 2023 World Cup, because – unlike New Zealand – they play clever rugby, writes MARK KEOHANE.