The Springboks are preparing for a big Rugby World Cup quarter-final against hosts, France, in Paris this Sunday.
quarter-final against their hosts, France, in Paris on Sunday, with assistant coach Daan Human lavishing praise on Fabian Galthie’s side ahead of the clash.
The last time the Boks and France met on the rugby field was in November in Marseille last year with Galthie’s side coming out 30-26 on top.“Our objective was to qualify for the quarter-final, so we are very happy, and we are looking forward to this week,” said Bok scrum coach Human.“France are better than last year, but so are we,” he added.
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