France vs South Africa Preview - Rugby World Cup 2023
Date: 15/10/23
Time: 9 PM CET
Venue: Stade de France
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France will face South Africa in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup 2023 World Cup at Stade de France, Saint-Denis, on October 15.
France secured their spot in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals with a resounding 60-7 victory over Italy on Friday. Under the leadership of Fabien Galthie, they managed to win all of their group stage matches. They are now set to face defending champions South Africa on October 15 in the quarter-finals.
Meanwhile, Ireland's dominant performance against Scotland in Paris ensured that Andy Farrell's team topped the group. South Africa secured second place in the group.
France and South Africa, represented by their national rugby union teams (the Springboks), have a history of facing each other in Test rugby that dates back to 1913. Their initial encounter occurred on January 11, 1913, in Bordeaux, with South Africa emerging victorious with a score of 38-5.
South Africa and France have only met once in a Rugby World Cup, with South Africa winning 19-15 after a rain-delayed semi-final in 1995.
Both teams have strong knockout records, with France reaching finals in 1987 and 2015, and South Africa having a perfect final record in 1995, 2007, and 2019. They've mostly reached at least the quarter-finals except for South Africa in 2003 and 2011 and France in 2015 and 2019.
Since their return to international play, South Africa have won 14 of the 26 matches against France, with two draws. France won their most recent meeting in 2022 with a score of 30-26.
This Sunday's match at the Stade de France promises to be highly competitive.
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France vs South Africa Prediction - Rugby World Cup 2023
France claimed the top spot in their pool with an impeccable record, making a strong statement by impressively defeating the All Blacks on the opening night of the tournament. They have admirably coped with the absence of Antoine Dupont, who is now in contention to make a comeback.
Meanwhile, South Africa, securing the second spot in pool B, experienced a narrow loss to Ireland due to their struggles with goal-kicking. The return of Antoine Dupont, recovering from a facial injury sustained during the match against Namibia, is currently the central focus of French news.
However, it's worth noting that Damian Penaud also had to leave the field due to an injury in the game against Italy. The South Africans, having had a week off to prepare, now face a significant decision regarding their lineup.
Prediction: France by 4 points.
According to Vbet.com, France hold a slight edge as the favored team in this match.
Match winner:
France: 1.69
South Africa: 2.04
BET ON: France vs South Africa
France vs South Africa Team News - Rugby World Cup 2023
Antoine Dupont is expected to make a remarkable return to France, having undergone facial surgery only two weeks ago. His presence will greatly boost the confidence and skill level of Les Bleus. The 26-year-old is likely to secure a spot in the XV, but hooker Julien Marchand may miss out due to a hamstring injury.
South Africa are facing a series of challenging selection decisions ahead of the quarter-final match. They are contemplating changes across the field and even on the bench, with discussions about a potential 7-1 split. Mannie Libbok is aiming to convince the Boks selectors that he can provide a strong kicking game, possibly replacing the returning Handre Pollard.