Springboks

France's full-back Thomas Ramos (L) has his conversion attempt blocked by South Africa's wing Cheslin Kolbe during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Kolbe: I did everything by the book

Cheslin Kolbe says his experience of playing alongside Thomas Ramos at Toulouse helped him time his charge-down of the French fullback’s conversion kick to perfection.

Nienaber: We got a lot of stuff wrong

Head coach Jacques Nienaber emphasised the challenges that the Springboks face as the world champions advance in the World Cup after a quarter-final win over France.

France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont (C) holds his hands on his head as he walks off the field with France's players after loosing the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match against South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

France slam quarter-final refereeing

France captain Antoine Dupont criticised the refereeing after the tournament hosts crashed out of the World Cup in a one-point defeat to South Africa in the quarter-finals.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Kurt-Lee Arendse of South Africa is tackled by Gael Fickou of France during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by David Ramos - World Rugby/World Rugby via Getty Images)

Watch: How Boks beat France

Relive the key moments from the Springboks’ unforgettable victory over France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.

South Africa's flanker and captain Siya Kolisi reacts after victory in the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Kolisi hails ‘special’ Bok effort

Siya Kolisi paid tribute to the way the Springboks “chased lost causes” after a sensational comeback World Cup quarter-final victory over tournament hosts France on Sunday night.

Brilliant Kolbe blocks France’s World Cup hopes

Four years after playing a key role in South Africa winning the World Cup, Cheslin Kolbe put himself back at Test rugby’s top table with an exhilarating performance at the Stade de France on Sunday.

South Africa's flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit (C) and South Africa's fly-half Handre Pollard celebrate after victory during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final match between France and South Africa at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on October 15, 2023.

Pollard kick sends Boks to semis

Handre Pollard’s long-range penalty gave the Springboks enough of a buffer to see out a victory over France and secure a place in the World Cup semi-finals.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 15: Eben Etzebeth of South Africa celebrates with RG Snyman and Faf de Klerk of South Africa after scoring his team's fourth try during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 Quarter Final match between France and South Africa at Stade de France on October 15, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

Pick your MVP: Boks vs France

The Boks clinched a pulsating 29-28 victory against World Cup hosts France on Sunday, who was South Africa’s best player?

Rate the Ref: Ben O’Keeffe

Rate the performance of New Zealand referee Ben O’Keeffe in South Africa’s heart-stopping win against France in Paris.

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.

Fickou: France has best defence

Hot on the heels of relentless tackling eliminating the world’s best attacking team, France have waved a red flag in front of the charging Springboks by claiming to be the masters of defence.