France stuns world champion Springboks 21-19 in a Nations Championship thriller
Yahoo Sports, carrying an Associated Press report from Paris, reports that France beat world champion South Africa 21-19 on Friday night in a match between the Nations Championship rugby leaders. According to the report, the Springboks entered as heavy favorites, unbeaten in the new competition and unbeaten against France at its national stadium for 21 years, but never led during the match.
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France stuns world champion Springboks 21-19 in a Nations Championship thriller
PARIS (AP) — France upset world champion South Africa 21-19 in a thriller between the Nations Championship rugby leaders that exceeded the hype on Friday night.The Springboks started the match as the overwhelming favorite — unbeaten in the new competition, unbeaten against France at its national stadium for 21 years — but never led an epic heavyweight showdown.
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France hold on for thrilling Nations Championship win over South Africa
France pulled off a stunning and nervy 21-19 victory over world champions South Africa in the Nations Championship on Friday.But heroic defence and a steal by Dupont helped France see out a famous victory. bc/ea
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