France hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller
Summary
France defeated South Africa 21-19 in Paris, ending a five-match losing run against the world champions. The win moved France six points clear atop the Northern Hemisphere standings and strengthened its chances of reaching the Nations Championship final.Key Facts
- France scored three first-half tries through Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, Theo Attissogbe and Louis Bielle-Biarrey.
- South Africa scored tries through Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx.
- Manie Libbok missed the conversion after Marx’s try, which would have tied the score.
- South Africa number eight Jasper Wiese received a 20-minute red card early in the second half.
- Antoine Dupont was named player of the match and played mainly at scrum-half despite wearing the number 10 shirt.
- France will play Argentina next Saturday.
- The Nations Championship final is scheduled for 29 November at Allianz Stadium.
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