Abdel Benazzi denied try against Springboks
France came agonisingly close to beating the Boks in their 1995 World Cup semi-final, which took place 20 years ago today.
France came agonisingly close to beating the Boks in their 1995 World Cup semi-final, which took place 20 years ago today.
In an extract from his book, The Springboks and the Holy Grail, DAN RETIEF relives the 1995 World Cup semi-final between South Africa and France that was played in monsoon conditions, 20 years ago today.
Including one from Junior Boks centre Dan du Plessis against England.
Xola Ntshinga and Kaunda Ntunja give their verdict on the Stormers loose forwards' Springbok prospects.
South Africa suffered a 28-20 semi-final defeat to the defending champions.
The Cheetahs beat the Bulls at Loftus, while the Sharks were too good for the Stormers B team in Durban.
Sharks assistant coach Brad Macleod-Henderson has resigned.
Stormers fullback Robert du Preez and Sharks centre André Esterhuizen have received six and four-week suspensions respectively for tip tackles at Kings Park.