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France Aims for Redemption Against Reigning Champs South Africa

11/5/2025

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France and South Africa will meet at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Maxime Lucu, France's scrum-half, said the defeat in the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals has "really stuck" with the team.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey, a winger for France, said the focus is on future objectives, particularly the 2027 World Cup.
South Africa remain the reigning world champions, and France aims to reclaim their status.

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France and South Africa will meet at the Stade de France on Saturday.
Maxime Lucu, France's scrum-half, said the defeat in the 2023 World Cup quarter-finals has "really stuck" with the team.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey, a winger for France, said the focus is on future objectives, particularly the 2027 World Cup.
South Africa remain the reigning world champions, and France aims to reclaim their status.