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France snatch controversial win from brave Boks

France scored a controversial try in the 74th minute to snatch a nail-biting victory over the Springboks in a Test where both teams saw red in Marseille on Saturday night.

epa10302417 Julien Marchand (R) of France in action against Kurt-Lee Arendse (L) of South Africa (L) during the International Friendly rugby match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, southern France, 12 November 2022. EPA/SEBASTIEN NOGIER

Pick your Bok MVP: Boks vs France

South Africa rallied after a red card to flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit – which Bok impressed you the most?

Wayne BARNES, referee give a red card during the Autumn International match between France and South Africa at Orange Velodrome on November 12, 2022 in Marseille, France. (Photo by Johnny Fidelin/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Rate the Ref: Wayne Barnes

The Springboks surrendered their first loss against France in Marseille on Saturday night, how do you rate the performance of English referee Wayne Barnes?

Bok icon backs France over ‘wounded’ SA

Gurthro Steenkamp believes the more prepared France will have that “extra edge” when the Springboks and Les Bleus clash in Marseille on Saturday.

Willie le Roux of South Africa has the support of Jesse Kriel of South Africa (left)during the 2022 Castle Lager Rugby Championship match between South Africa and Argentina held at Kings Park in Durban on 24 September 2022 ©Gerhard Duraan/BackpagePix

Teams: November Tests (Week 2)

Before making your picks for this weekend’s set of November Test matches, run your eyes over the teams that have been picked to play, including France against South Africa, while Wales take on Argentina.

Saturday Quiz: Springboks vs France!

How well do you know the history of the rivalry between the Springboks and France? Jog your memory with this test!

LIVE: Les Bleus vs Springboks

Follow the live action as the Boks take on France in Marseille.

#FRAvRSA

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Kwagga Smith of the Springboks breaks away to score a try during The Rugby Championship match between the Australian Wallabies and the South African Springboks at Adelaide Oval on August 27, 2022 in Adelaide, Australia.

Wiese out, Kwagga to tackle Les Bleus

Kwagga Smith will start for the Springboks against France after Jasper Wiese failed to recover from a concussion in time to play in Marseille on Saturday.

Rankings: Top spot up for grabs

Any one of the Springboks, All Blacks or France could end the weekend as the number-one ranked team if Fiji cause a massive upset in Dublin.

Test Picks: Back the Boks!

The Springboks have not lost to France in over a decade and the SARugbymag team is convinced the world champions will extend that run in Marseille on Saturday.