One of the most anticipated rugby revenge matches is set to grace the Stade de France , where France and South Africa lock horns this Saturday, November 8.

The hosts will have that 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final 28-29 defeat at the back of their minds, using it as motivation to punish the world champions.

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It has been just over two years since France suffered a heartbreaking loss in their home World Cup, in front of their adoring fans by just a single point.

Les Bleus have somewhat recovered from that trauma, winning the Six Nations earlier this year, when the only defeat they suffered was away to England, ironically by one point.

The home side were battered 3-0 by New Zealand in their July test series, but they were arguably not at full strength for the All B

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