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October 18, 2011
France has compared themselves to the 1995 world champion Springbok side who were rank outsiders to beat the mighty All Blacks. The French have embraced the mantle as the underdog for Sunday’s Rugby World Cup against New Zealand in Auckland. And then they went on a charm offensive to try and win over referee, Craig Joubert.
It’s the same French side for the final that squeaked past Wales a week ago, But hopefully with a bit more fight. And while the All Blacks are not talking about the referee, the French went about wooing South Africa’s Craig Joubert..
Fance’s achievement in reaching the Rugby World Cup final has seen them rise to third place in the latest edition of the International Rugby Board world rankings with the South Africa dropping down to fourth place.
The Springboks are out of the top three for the first time since the start of the 2007 World Cup. New Zealand remain top of the standings followed by Australia.
SA out of the top three
October 11, 2011
Despite the Bokke’s quarter-final exit, there is nothing but pride for the national side, and an acknowledgement to the coach.
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