Are South Africa now the best team in world rugby by some distance – or can France expose weaknesses in the back-to-back world champions?
Ben Jaycock is joined by South African rugby analyst Steve Noble to preview one of the biggest matches of the Nations Championship: France against the Springboks in Paris.
They assess South Africa’s form following their 66–7 demolition of Italy, Rassie Erasmus’ evolving attack and the players driving the Springboks’ continued dominance.
Steve also explains what makes France dangerous, how South Africa can contain Antoine Dupont, whether the French pack can withstand the Springbok power game and where the world champions remain vulnerable.
Plus, are South Africa even stronger than the side that won the 2023 World Cup – and who will decide this heavyweight contest?
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