South Africa face hosts France in Saint-Denis on Sunday in the final Rugby World Cup quarterfinal of the weekend. Get the latest team news, kick-off times and more here!
Do or die time!
The time for talking is over. Reigning world champions South Africa take on tournament hosts France on Sunday in a World Cup quarterfinal clash for the ages.
Will Jacques Nienaber’s troops finally produce the complete performance SA fans have been waiting for, or will this golden generation of Les Bleus players come good in front of their home support?
Ladies and gentlemen…let the drums roll…lights, cameras…I introduce Lukhanyo Am to you. He is back in the house. 🏉🙌🇿🇦 #Springboks #RWC2023 pic.twitter.com/O5FhOQtyMv
— Hendrik Cronjé (@hendrikcronje71) October 4, 2023
Betting odds
South Africa 92/100 | Draw 22/1 | France 92/100
Teams
South Africa
15 Damian Willemse, 14 Kurt-Lee Arendse, 13 Jesse Kriel, 12 Damian de Allende, 11 Cheslin Kolbe, 10 Manie Libbok, 9 Cobus Reinach, 8 Duane Vermeulen, 7 Pieter-Steph du Toit, 6 Siya Kolisi (c), 5 Franco Mostert, 4 Eben Etzebeth, 3 Frans Malherbe, 2 Bongi Mbonambi, 1 Steven Kitshoff.
Substitutes: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Faf de Klerk, 22 Handre Pollard, 23 Willie le Roux.
France
15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Antoine Dupont (c), 8 Gregory Aldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 Anthony Jelonch, 5 Thibaud Flament, 4 Cameron Woki, 3 Uini Antonio, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Cyril Baille.
Subs: 16 Pierre Bourgarit, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 Dorian Aldegheri, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Francois Cros, 21 Sekou Macalou, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana.
When And Where To Watch
Build-up to this Rugby World Cup Pool B clash starts at 19:30 on Sunday, with match coverage commencing at 20:45 live on SuperSport Grandstand (channel 201).
Stade de France
Opening in Saint-Denis in 1998 with a construction cost of a massive €364 million, France’s premier sports ground holds a capacity of a whopping 81,338.
Having hosted the RWC final in 2007, it will do so again this year along with two quarterfinals, both semi-finals and the bronze final.
