RUGBY WORLD CUP
Defending champions South Africa edged France 29-28 in a nail-biting contest at the Stade de France on Sunday to set up a semi-final clash against England and crush the hosts’ hopes of winning a maiden Rugby World Cup title on home soil.
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The Springboks withstood a Paris storm and trailed 22-19 at half-time, before a try by Eben Etzebeth and a Handre Pollard penalty sealed the narrowest of wins for the World Cup title holders.
That either side should lose in the last eight seemed unjust given the breathtaking display of rugby delivered over 80 scintillating minutes at the Stade de France.
Three tries apiece in an astonishing first half, bone-juddering tackles throughout, blistering line defence and exquisite individual skills left the alm
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