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Michael Fitzpatrick

France beat Boks but not yet ready for tag of Rugby World Cup favourites

Boks Thomas Ramos World Cup France Cheslin Kolbe Rugby Rugby World Cup Springboks Antoine Dupont Cyril Baille
Relief at the final whistle as France narrowly beat South Africa. © AFP / SYLVAIN THOMAS

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 New Zealand All Blacks.

French full-back Thomas Ramos says it is "too early" to claim his side are favourites for next year's Rugby World Cup, despite Saturday's win over holders South Africa in Marseille.

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