France 20 Springboks 13
Keo.co.za brought you live commentary from the Springboks’ Test against France in Toulouse.
80 mins: The French crowd begin to applaud their team as the home team have a put in to the scrum in the dying seconds. No 8 Louis Picamoles runs the ball into touch and Barnes blows the final whistle. The French players celebrate their victory over the world champions and the Boks’ poor run on French soil continues. France win 20-13!
78 mins: France win their third penalty at scrum time as they out-scrum the Bok pack. Parra kicks the three points and puts the game beyond doubt. 20-13 to France!
75 mins: France keep the Boks pinned in their own territory, forcing the visitors to make mistakes. With five minutes remaining and despite some handling errors from the French, the Boks don’t seem to have the composure to work themselves to the other end of the field.
68 mins: Ryan Kankowski is yellow carded for a professional foul after France steal an unnecessary quick throw from JP Pietersen in their own 22. Replacement scrumhalf Morgan Parra misses the easy penalty kick, but the Boks find themselves four points behind with one player less on the field.
65 mins: Smit and Matfield express their frustration as match referee Wayne Barnes penalises the Boks regularly.
61 mins: France win another penalty at the scrum in the Boks’ 22m area. Dupuy puts the home side further ahead as he converts his fourth three-pointer. 17-13 to France!
52 mins: With the strong wind at their backs, the French have clear momentum. The Boks are left defending for most of the early exchanges after the break.
49 mins: Dupuy gets the opportunity to kick his team into the lead as the Boks are penalised at the scrum. The French No 9 successfully kicks his attempt over for the first points of the second half. 14-13 to France!
41 mins: With Steyn off, Zane Kirchner restarts for the Boks. It is, however, a nightmare kick as the ball sails into touch.
Half-time: France 11 Springboks 13
39 mins: Steyn is sin-binned for tripping Clerc as the French kick a chip through for a try opportunity. The Boks will now start with 14 men in the second stanza and have to play without Steyn’s accurate boot for 10 minutes. The situation worsens as Dupuy converts the penalty on the stroke of half-time to reduce visitor’s lead to two points. 13-11 to the Boks!
31 mins: France try! The French hit back straight after the restart. The home team break into the Boks’ 22m area. The ball is then flicked wide to an unmarked Vincent Clerc, who dives in at the corner. 13-8 to the Boks!
29 mins: Springbok try! The French are under pressure as they have a lineout 5m from their tryline. Hooker William Servat misses his jumper and Smit steals possession and bursts over for the opening try. Steyn claims the extras to extend the lead to 10 points. 13-3 to the Boks!
25 mins: The Boks work themselves into the French 22m area. Steyn sits in the pocket and slots a drop goal to put the Boks in the lead. 6-3 to the Boks!
20 mins: French flank Imanol Harinordoquy is penalised for an illegal entry at the breakdown. Steyn steps up for his first kick at goal and scores the Boks’ first points of the game. The score is level at 3-3!
17 mins: The Boks spend a good period in the French half, but poor handling and communication results in a French penalty. The home side clear the ball into the Boks’ half.
7 mins: The physical battle is clear as Bakkies Botha emerges from a ruck bleeding from the head.
5 mins: John Smit is penalised for side entry at the ruck, which gives France a penalty in a kickable position. Scrumhalf Julien Dupuy converts his first attempt at goal. 3-0 to France!
1 min: High kick off from the pivot Francois Trinh-Duc, which is claimed by Victor Matfield. Heinrich Brussow sets the first breakdown and Morne Steyn clears the ball back into French territory.
France – 15 Damien Traille, 14 Vincent Clerc, 13 Yann David, 12 Maxime Mermoz, 11 Cedric Heymans, 10 Francois Trinh-Duc, 9 Julien Dupuy, 8 Louis Picamoles, 7 Imanol Harinordoquy, 6 Thierry Dusautoir (c), 5 Romain Millo-Chluski, 4 Lionel Nallet, 3 Nicolas Mas, 2 William Servat, 1 Fabien Barcella.
Subs: 16 Dimitri Szarzewski, 17 Sylvain Marconnet, 18 Sebastien Chabal, 19 Julien Bonnaire, 20 Morgan Parra, 21 David Marty, 22 Maxime Médard.
Springboks – 15 Zane Kirchner, 14 JP Pietersen, 13 Jaque Fourie, 12 Adi Jacobs, 11 Bryan Habana, 10 Morné Steyn, 9 Fourie du Preez, 8 Ryan Kankowski, 7 Schalk Burger, 6 Heinrich Brüssow, 5 Victor Matfield, 4 Bakkies Botha, 3 John Smit, 2 Bismarck du Plessis, 1 Beast Mtawarira.
Subs: 16 Adriaan Strauss, 17 Wian du Preez, 18 CJ van der Linde, 19 Andries Bekker, 20 Danie Rossouw, 21 Ruan Pienaar, 22 Wynand Olivier.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Barnes takes the nod though….big problem in rugby in general is the home team getting all the calls
November 13th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
We need a Jean de Villiers intercept!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
#350 Lions_Soutie: By tackling harder, running faster and our scrum being moered?
November 13th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Alright, Fourie Du Preez, we need a break away try now
November 13th, 2009 at 11:28 pm
Broussow another blinder though
November 13th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
french implode I EAT MY WORDS
November 13th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Opening up like the Red Sea…
November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
The French would have beaten the All Blacks today fairly easily
November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
Don’t worry bok fans it’s the jet lag.
next time they’ll leave early.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
330. skopskiet
So what is wrong. Firstly De Villiers is clearly missed in midfield.Jacobs just average.Kankowski not up to the
physical stuff and Peterson hesitant on attack and defence.
This team needs more physicality in midfield and a strong
number 8, to take us over the gain line.
It is a pity that a strong runner like Mapoe was not afforded
the opportunity as we are in dire need of a strong attacking player to put pressure on the French full back.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
#351 wheelchair: Always. Not good at all.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
It’s time to get rid of the old men like Roussouw – bring in some young talent.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:30 pm
JPR illegitimate French son?
November 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
There’s no shame in losing to this french team.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Against Ireland we need Deysel on the bench to cover for Burger. Danie can cover 4 and 8.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
French flair
November 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
the number 1 team in the world is playing like palookas!!!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Oh the scrum – getting boring now.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Game set and match…
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
#362 Blindspot: Vermeulen, Alberts, Deysel who is there.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
#358 race of tan: We’ll see that in 3 weeks, whether it’s true.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Grant10 was right about this scrum since day one.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
#371 Nils: rather 2
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Great French rugby. We are simply not here today.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Well I am not blaming a front row destruction with only 7 men.
But we have been well beaten by bigger, faster, stronger guys.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
With Deysel we would have two that could fetch. Brussow and Deysel.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
Ireland is going to destroy this side! Oh where is JdV now…
November 13th, 2009 at 11:32 pm
where is grant10?
November 13th, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Seriously Boys…at what stage do you get a new forwards coach?
November 13th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
CJ not the answer and neither is Beast. Where is W. Du Preez and the proper props and 8th men in the country. Brussow the only one competing in the loose.
The poor selection policy of playing wrong established options came home to roost.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
#370 Puma: Sure, but we all knew that all the time.
We all saw this coming, but we were hoping…
November 13th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
France deserve it, but we played POORLY. Almost as bad as the 3rd lions test.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
One thing is sure, French team like they are today, should have been contenders for the top spot in the world. For the start, they should win next 6 nations.
No matter that Irish, Welsh or English pundits may say, for me France is the most dangerous team in Europe for anybody coming up north.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
20-13 FT
Great victory by France, dominated in truth. SA have no backline attack.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Poor showing from a poorly prepared team. Well coming to Europe a few days before playing was a poor decision.
Start planning for World Cup now…
November 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Great now wicus blaaw can show the world what his made of. Quite frankly im getting dik of the sharks and bulls being shoved into the bok team.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Numerous early tackles by French tonight. Oh well, take it on the chin. Go Springboks!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
#366 Peter Mkata: what flair?
November 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Well done France…you outplayed…outscrumed…outjumped us today.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Grant10 is correct, JS is being embarrased upfront.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
With only 2 minutes left this game looks lost.I hope that
the lessons learned tonight will be taken to heart and that
it must be clear that the hard yards have to be done up front
and that we need a loose trio able to scrum as well.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:36 pm
#384 Big Hit: It was an overall poor performance.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
A WIN OVER THE IRISH WILL PUT THINGS RIGHT.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
#390 Peter Mkata: Smitty is a good bloke, but not a tight head. Everyone knows that.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
congrats france.props we don’t have and it’s time we accept this fact!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
#389 Wolf: Out thought us and out mouthed us even before the first whistle…
November 13th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Jacobs was our best player tonight. Mossie did nothing but slip a few tackles!
November 13th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
Well done, France. They are not only NZ’s but SA’s bogeyteam, too. Kiwis must be glad they have them in their pool.
And so france have done Kiwis a favour, helping regain top spot. Ironically indeed.
Congratulations, France, the best team in Europe.
Good entertaining game from both.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:38 pm
#390 Peter Mkata: not tonight Pete, Beastie and CJ coughed up the pens. Smit was one of the better players. Kanko was a weak link. But overall France were just more physical throughout, blood flowing on the SA pack.
November 13th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Matfield??? Useless except to win lineouts.