South Africa have taken another step towards defending their 2019 World Cup title after qualifying for the semi-finals of the Rugby World Cup. It beat host France 29-28.

South Africa beat France in 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals

The host of the world finals tournament was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the competition, despite leading for almost the entire game.

The team, coached by Fabien Galtier, led 22-19 at halftime after a very lively first half.

The French broke the ice thanks to Bale’s successful essay (min 4), but the Africans responded 4 minutes later through Arendze.

Mauvaka (22 min) and Bale (31 min) scored first-half tries each for France, while Allende (18 min) and Kolbe (26 min) put the reigning champions on top.

In the second half, the game was just as fierce, but based more on physical battles in midfield. The 54th minute also brought the first point of the second half, thanks to Ramos, who converted a penalty against the French.

In the middle of the second half, the world champion felt a burst of pride and returned to the match.

The first signal came from Etzebeth who scored a crucial try in the 67th minute and then Pollard also earned some important points in the 67th and 69th minutes.

Rugby World Cup 2023, results of the quarter

Wales – Argentina 17-29

Ireland v New Zealand 24-28

England – Fiji 30-24

France – South Africa 28-29

Rugby World Cup 2023, semi-final draw

Argentina vs New Zealand

England – ​​South Africa

Who eventually won the Rugby World Cup

New Zealand (1987, 2011, 2015)

South Africa (1995, 2007, 2019)

Australia (1991, 1999)

England (2003)