Rugby Paper Roundup: France v South Africa: Are Springboks unstoppable ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup

Ben Jaycock and Steve Noble examine the Springboks’ dominance, their evolving attack and whether France have the weapons to expose weaknesses in the world champions.

Are now the best team in by some distance – or can expose weaknesses in the back-to-back world champions?

They assess South Africa’s form following their 66–7 demolition of , Rassie Erasmus’ evolving attack and the players driving the Springboks’ continued dominance.

Steve also explains what makes France dangerous, how South Africa can contain Antoine Dupont, whether the French pack can withstand the Springbok power game and where the world champions remain vulnerable.

Plus, are South Africa even stronger than the side that won the 2023 – and who will decide this heavyweight contest?

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