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Marseille (AFP) - South Africa fly-half Damian Willemse said it was "great" to experience a sold-out Marseille crowd on Saturday before next year's Rugby World Cup despite the 30-26 loss to France.

The French, who will host next year's World Cup, claimed their twelfth straight victory on Saturday, edging the world champion Springboks 30-26 in a dour, physical and frequently brutal clash in which both sides had men sent off. France open the global competition next September with a match against the…

Paris (AFP) - With less than 10 months to go to the Rugby World Cup hosts France welcome holders South Africa to Marseille on Saturday but the home side are refusing the title of tournament "favourites" despite a record 11-match unbeaten run.

14 capped Springboks in the line-up for the record-breaking Thursday night encounter at the Cork ground

The Ireland boss dismisses Rassie's 'softies' jibe as a factor in Saturday's rousing three point victory

'Who needs a water break in Dublin in November? I think the marathon didn’t have as many breaks'

Erasmus thanked the Irish supporters for the atmosphere they created at the Aviva Stadium, saying it was a game of "big battles", before adding "but small margins"

The South African skipper paid tribute to the Irish team after Saturday's hard-fought test match.

Skipper Sexton admitted the 19-16 victory over the reigning world champions was "right up there" in terms of career achievements