Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir fears the hosts' bid for a first world title could be damaged by South Africa even if Les Bleus beat the world
Former France captain Thierry Dusautoir fears the hosts’ bid for a first world title could be damaged by South Africa even if Les Bleus beat the world champions in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
“Maybe I would have preferred Ireland, not because they are a weaker team, but because it would be less physical than playing South Africa. Dusautoir said he thought the tournament had been excellent so far and even admitted being a little surprised by the enthusiasm with which the French public had embraced it.
Dusautoir said the impact of France finally winning a World Cup after losing the finals in 1987 and 1999 as well as 2011 could be considerable as rugby jostles for young talent with other codes.
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