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South Africa edge France in thriller to reach World Cup last four

South Africa’s Pieter-Steph du Toit and fly-half Handre Pollard celebrate the win

PARIS – Defending champions South Africa edged hosts France 29-28 in a thrilling seven-try encounter on Sunday to reach next weekend’s Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

The Springboks kept their hopes of a record fourth title alive thanks to fly-half Handre Pollard’s second-half points, setting up a last-four meeting with England back in Paris on Saturday.

France were knocked out at the…

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