France hold on for thrilling Nations Championship win over South Africa

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PARIS (AP) — France upset world champion South Africa 21-19 in a thriller between the Nations Championship rugby leaders that exceeded the hype on Friday night.The Springboks started the match as the overwhelming favorite — unbeaten in the new competition, unbeaten against France at its national stadium for 21 years — but never led an epic heavyweight showdown. France put a raft of injuries behind them to withstand huge pressure and defeat South Africa 21-19 in a stunning Nations Championship victory in Paris. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.
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France fend off South African comeback to clinch long-awaited win in Paris
Twenty-one years after last beating the Springboks in Paris, Les Bleus held out for a 21-19 win over the world champions on Friday after a nailbiting finale. Antoine Dupont and company are now one step away from reaching the Nations Championship final in London.
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France hold on for thrilling Nations Championship win over South Africa
France smashed world champions South Africa's hopes of lifting the first Nations Championship trophy on Friday, in a 21-19 defeat for Les Bleus.
State-funded media - France stuns world champion Springboks 21-19 in a Nations Championship thriller
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France put injuries behind them to stun Springboks
France put a raft of injuries behind them to withstand huge pressure and defeat South Africa 21-19 in a stunning Nations Championship victory in Paris.
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France stuns world champion Springboks 21-19 in a Nations Championship thriller
PARIS (AP) — France upset world champion South Africa 21-19 in a thriller between the Nations Championship rugby leaders that exceeded the hype on Friday night.The Springboks started the match as the overwhelming favorite — unbeaten in the new competition, unbeaten against...









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