France edge past South Africa after thriller in Nations Championship

France hold their nerve to beat South Africa by just two points, winning 21-19 at the Stade de France, to make it four wins from five in the Nations Championship and putting the home side in a strong position to top the northern hemisphere standings.

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France edge past South Africa after thriller in Nations Championship

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France hold on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.

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BBC 12h ago

France edge past South Africa after thriller in Nations Championship

BBC 12h ago

France hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller

France hold on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.

France 24 13h ago

France secures thrilling Nations Championship victory over South Africa

France smashed world ⁠champions South Africa's hopes of lifting the first Nations Championship trophy on Friday, in a 21-19 defeat for Les Bleus.

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