Quarter-final: France / South Africa – An anthology shock
The quarter-final of the World Cup between France and South Africa kept all its promises. A true anthology shock that will go down in the annals of rugby. The two teams fought a fierce battle, and it was ultimately the Springboks who won with a close score of 29 to 28.
From the first minutes of the match, the Blues showed their determination by opening the scoring thanks to a try from Cyril Baille. But the South Africans were quick to respond, quickly equalizing thanks to an Arendse try. The match then continued at a frantic pace, with tries from both sides. The French were able to count on the brilliant performance of Mauvaka, who scored two tries, while the South Africans responded thanks to De Allende and Kolbe.
The second half was just as intense, with a French team which increased its attacks to try to take the advantage. Ramos added points to the scoreboard thanks to his penalties, but it was without counting on the determination of the Springboks. Etzebeth scored a crucial try late in the match, bringing the lead to 29-28 in favor of South Africa.
Despite all their efforts, the French were unable to turn the situation around in the final minutes of the match. The South Africans held on and earned their ticket to the semi-finals, where they will face England.
This quarter-final will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the great moments of this World Cup. The two teams delivered an exceptional show, offering spectators a true festival of play, intensity and emotion. Rugby was the big winner of this meeting, with two teams who fought with pride and determination until the end.
Now all eyes are on the semi-finals, with a mouth-watering showdown between South Africa and England. A meeting that promises to be just as exciting and competitive. Rugby fans are waiting for a new chapter of this World Cup full of surprises and twists and turns.