The greatest game ever played? France v South Africa aftermath

[@soundersiren07]

Ireland-South Africa was the best rugby match I’d ever seen. Saturday night was the best rugby match I had ever seen. Then I saw the best rugby match I‘d seen last night. Such amazing quality rugby this weekend. Ireland and France were tremendous. South Africa and New Zealand were tremendous. The margins can only be measured in inches.

[@commentwell3870]

All of this was inadvertently created by the stupid seeding system of World Rugby, producing 4 of the greatest games ever.

[@EugeneHuman-kl1vc]

Quality of the Rugby this weekend was amazing, as everyone mentioned.. Small margins , sometimes one small mistake or missed tackle or ankle grab can change the outcome. It's 80minutes and each moment counts.

[@williamjohnpacker1563]

Nice try but you didn't need to use the past perfect a second time. *then, last night I saw the best match I've ever seen (up until this current moment)

[@garyodriscoll7988]

@@commentwell3870 cant understand people complaining about the draw.

[@affiliateclimbmax9287]

Foster says the Boks are boring after they gave the kiwis a bloody nose

[@asandamandla3279]

Nkalakatha by Mandoza just puts the last nail in the coffin ey 😅 well played France

[@mandihlumegongxeka7494]

that DJ was on fire all night! even playing Amapiano😂😂

[@gotellthatfoxapologetics]

What an honor to Mandoza

[@unda_score]

Yho the timing 😅

[@randomlyfactual1943]

Hearing that after the hell we've been through was incredible!

[@Goggawie]

Totally agree. Perfect choice of song and artist

[@nat99997]

Siya is so well spoken, I love our captain.

[@Ty94797]

Brilliant game from both team. Well done South Africa from a french fan, rugby won last night !

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

T’as pas honte traitre ?! Tu viens féliciter les voleurs !

[@hugo7274]

Non.. La France a perdu SA coupe du monde hier soir ..

[@nicolasmassoulier6116]

​@@hugo7274 . France just lost A world cup. Let's be honest : France didn't lost, South Africa has WIN. (And by the way 'im french). France continue to play better and better AND to learn how to play with world champions, mens who deserve their victory. That's all. Let France continue like this without getting discouraged - like the South Africans during this splendid match - and one day, they will win THE decisive match.

[@hugo7274]

Ta gueule Nicolas, t'as pas compris qu'on est les dindons de la farce entre 1995 2011 et la 2023 ?@@nicolasmassoulier6116

[@mlipeck]

@@nicolasmassoulier6116 no, not « … to play with world champions … », but « whom to pay against world champions … « response : referees.

[@Pa-tk1dx]

Ireland New Zealand was the best rugby match I've ever seen.....for 24 hours. This topped it. I dont know how....but it did.

[@Trajan2401]

Nah NZ v Ireland was the best in this world cup.

[@kalafyeramatja3758]

​@@Trajan2401bro that is a cap

[@elduderino3236]

I've never in my life been so stressed watching a rugby match! What an absolute classic nail-biter!! So happy my Boks won, but sheesh - hats off to the French, they are one hell of a team

[@christianjambou8208]

Both teams had 16 players. 15 french and the crowd, 15 safa and the ref.

[@Pablo-tt5kv]

@@christianjambou8208😂😂😂😂

[@dantewalters5209]

@@christianjambou8208 whatch the game again. Plenty calls went against the Boks.

[@JayPea-lk5rt]

England are going to walk the semi final as Boks won't have their bought off ref

[@Goggawie]

I couldn't watch...... Felt the same as 1995 wc vs NZ..... Couldn't watch...... Too much stress😂

[@zukomasonga5182]

Mkalakatha by the late Mandoza will always be classic.... Congrats to the Bokks

[@errolmills2192]

It was one of those games which no one should have lost!

[@Alltakenbla]

Correct. 1 point diff and a massive effort.

[@lufunonemakonde3993]

It's like a nightmare....it's unbelievable

[@p.b6032]

but one team were playing at 16

[@BawlzOfuzz]

​@@p.b6032oh damn! You are salty. 😂

[@Altermundo38]

@@BawlzOfuzz And you're delusional.

[@Blackcatandjam]

My nerves were shattered, never thought I would be able to watch the full game, but I just couldn’t give up knowing our boys were putting their souls on the line for our country. You make us so proud.

[@Vimlan123]

Same here🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TheHiltonblake]

Absoluut!..

[@Bertrand146]

Congrats to your team ! Love from France.

[@greenblood5640]

At 60 minutes I couldn't take it any longer. I left the TV and just went to brush my teeth. I decided to go to sleep. But I couldn't. I went back and the score was still the same. This game was out of another world.

[@MisMar28]

​@@greenblood5640and ❤

[@TheKgv1]

Sia Kolisi's comments, what a class act that man is....best advertisment for Rugby & humility ever (Sia you are already a world champion in my book)😎

[@andrewmkhombo5900]

Siya Kolisi.

[@GreenClassified]

Ticks boxes no talent

[@a.g1852]

@@GreenClassifiedlol and whilst your making this meaningless comment - he’s playing a rugby World Cup match. We don’t even know what your name is and his occupies your mind so much. Stay mad. 🤣😂😂

[@GreenClassified]

@@a.g1852 what

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Stolen match, keep your « humanity » home as soon as possible

[@seanlewis8887]

The Springboks really deserve their name, speed & power. Well played South Africa. Notre heure viendra.

[@Alltakenbla]

I hope so. France put up a class act and deserve it. From a Bokke supporter!

[@keenanquinn2205]

France did amazing! You guys were class.

[@superfastjellyfish78]

lost, again

[@baptistebrigand5882]

aller tg

[@alimahomedmore6865]

But in reality springboks don't have power only speed 😁😁sure bra..

[@tristandepierre7028]

Respect to Mister Kolisi. From France.

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Traitrise

[@jacooosthuizen3593]

This game was the most intense and beautifull game i have watched in a long time! Both teams gave 200%! It was action all the way!

[@JayPea-lk5rt]

🥱

[@p.b6032]

201% for SA if you count the ref in their team

[@Meandme710]

...... and then a shit team like England is in the semis 🤬

[@BawlzOfuzz]

​@@p.b6032what makes you think that we would cheat? Can't you just be happy with two teams that gave it everything?

[@p.b6032]

@@BawlzOfuzz mmmmh, nope, I don't support cheating and since 1995, that's all I've seen from your team of currupt

[@dupie5809]

This game for me was the final! Best rugby game ever by two excellent teams! To GOD all the Glory! 🙏

[@truthfinder7064]

Irrespective of the win, international rugby standard has now officially risen to a very high standard! Thank you France and Springboks for a magnificent performance. This match will go down as one of the best in history!

[@simonphoenix8071]

Credit to the nice performance of the referee kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZaTdGtpprp7d6s @isaacferris690

[@South_Affy]

I have a feeling this is going to be the rugby style we see in 2027. Super exciting to watch.

[@Blackcatandjam]

I respect the Bokke more because of their compassion shown towards France after their loss. Great empathy guys, you make us so proud. ❤

[@nelsonbenjamin4754]

Defnitely because of what we as south Africans are currently going through in the country this victory brings a little hope 🙏🏽🛐♥️🏉

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

You make me laugh so much ! Waiting for you to go back home sooner as possible ! After having stolled your victory so easy to play the good guy ! Shame on you robbers

[@evaklum8974]

FROM CALIFORNIA TO FLORIDA IS MEXICO

[@jordipont4456]

Knowing the game was stolen by the NZ referees, it's the least the SA players could do

[@Blackcatandjam]

@@jordipont4456 old excuse, points on the board is what counts.

[@PooOnF1re]

Thank you Jacques and Rassie. You have turned us into an incredible team.

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Dopés et arbitre acheté : les champions africains ! La honte totale et ils se congratulent ces gros bouseux !

[@danieltunda7896]

@@jean-michelcomte3417arrête de pleurnicher, tu fais la honte. On est déjà passé à autre chose, vous avez une belle équipe, focalisez vous à l’avenir.

[@PooOnF1re]

Sorry you are crying so much. Did you cry this much in 2007 when NZ were knocked out by a forward pass? Did you cry when Penaud got burnt by Kolbe? Or did you cry when Etzebeth made Jalibert a speedbump? Maybe when Arendse scored because France seem to have an inability to catch high balls? In any case, get some more tissues, they will help with those tears. Mauvais perdant@@jean-michelcomte3417

[@Centre14]

don't forget to thank okeefe!

[@maryjooste6161]

Agree 1000 %the coaches was incredible

[@saouzanetcyrille5139]

C’était un match incroyable. Nous sommes tristes mais dans la tristesse nous avons la fierté et l’honneur de vous dire que vous êtes des sacrés guerriers. Bravo à vous et rendez-vous dans 4 ans.

[@sakabula2357]

France has nothing to be ashamed off..and looking at your younger teams France will be a force in the coming years..respect from Bokkeland

[@townsley2]

Un jour on pourra peut être arrêter avec les bons sentiments quand on se la fait mettre profond par le corps arbitral depuis 30 ans, non? 95, 2011, maintenant 2023... on se réveille quand en fait? ...Au lieu de dire en permanence "rendez vous dans 4 ans" pour la prochaine douille arbitrale ?

[@saouzanetcyrille5139]

@@townsley2 Désolé, mais ce n’est pas un bon exemple de la part de Dupont de critiquer l’arbitrage. En école de rugby nous n’arrêtons pas de rabâcher aux jeunes que l’arbitre a toujours raison. Comment un banbin qui idolâtre Dupont va réagir maintenant ??

[@maxpeck1585]

​@@townsley2je suis entièrement de ton avis, ras le bol de jouer les cocus magnifiques, 95, 2011, là 2023 est la fois de trop. Quand tu lis les commentaires des NZ et Sudafs, ils ont soit disant remis les nations du nord à leur place, comme si on avait fait preuve d´arrogance envers eux. Certains ont soit disant vu le match de leur vie, incapable de reconnaitre un vole manifeste. Depuis que cette coupe du "monde" existe les nations du nord n´ont le droit de faire que de la figuration, on devrait ne plus participer à cette mascarade. J´ai jamais autant eu la rage après un match de rugby. Je ne regarderai pas la suite, qu´ils fassent mumuse entre eux avec leur trophée de merde, ces "champions " sans honneur.

[@townsley2]

@@saouzanetcyrille5139 Dupont a pris ses responsabilités et dit tout haut une vérité qui fâche. L'arbitrage était calamiteux et partial dimanche soir. Personne n'est exempt de reproche, les arbitres peuvent se tromper et doivent assumer leurs erreurs aussi. Ce qui n'empeche pas de les respecter sur le terrain. Mais dans un sport comme le rugby où, dans un match serré, tout se joue sur l'interpretation des règles, c'est clairement l'arbitre qui determine le vainqueur. ce même match arbitré plus équitablement aurait pu finir avec 15 points d'avance pour les bleus.

[@ciarankelly4338]

Congrats to South Africa,just amazing rugby game. I am a Irish fan but big fan of Eben Etzebeth over the years.

[@stefraivan]

I’m French, gutted for the loss, but proud anyway for this incredible fight ! The Boks are the biggest team ever ! Good luck to you for the rest!

[@deecapetown]

The French team were magnificent! And you have hosted a great World Cup. RESPECT ... from a Springbok supporter.

[@stefraivan]

@@deecapetown and what a game ! Almost lost all my hair during the game… it will grow back ! All the best to you !

[@AneesaDavids-j3c]

French could easily ended this game as the winner - both strong teams. Much respect to France from South Africa.

[@doti78]

These kind of comments you’ll never read with a football video. Love the respect rugby fans have for their opposing teams and fans

[@gregoryszerment6471]

Thank you o’keefe ...Best player of the match for the boks ...

[@randomlyfactual1943]

I am incredibly proud of my beloved Boks for the 80 minutes of heart stopping, edge of your seat, adrenaling overdose they gave us. I suspect that my heart flatlined last night and my body is just waiting to catch up. But I am much more proud of them for their conduct in the aftermath. Usually the two teams line up, walk past each other and shake hands. Not this time. The French were spent physically and emotionally and to see our boys walk up to them, guving them hugs and words of encouragement. Look at Duane. Look at Siya. Look at all of them. They knew that this one would hurt and they went and consoled the men that they just went to war with. This is why this is truly the beautiful game.

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

Rugby the beautiful game? Now u stretching it. Plus isn't that Pele's phrase "joga bonito?" Rugby is brutal.

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@ntatemohlomi2884 I would consider myself a football fan (to be fair, I tuned out after United started sucking in the wake of Fergie's retirement) but the diving, 0-0 scorelines, the diving, the players swarming the ref, the diving, the acting like they were injured and lastly the diving is what kind of turned me away from the sport. Yes, rugby is brutal, but the respect towards the officials and opponents is what I was referring to.

[@gaellegarcin401]

So true❤ I am French and i enjoyed that

[@randomlyfactual1943]

@@gaellegarcin401 I'm so sorry about your team having to go out. I know what that squad has been through and how much hope they've been pinning on this tournament. They went there and played with passion and fire. I'm sure the loss stings and will sting for some time, but you can be insanely proud of your charges. They gave us hell and sometimes that is the best you can do. Also, there is hope: this team is young, this team is hungry and before long, this team will be an absolute monster. Thank you for responding, mademoiselle

[@anettevanrooyen4039]

❤❤❤❤❤❤😂

[@stace2777]

Siya and the coaches always congratulate other teams, wins or lose. Can't say others do the same, but hey that's just another example of why we're different ❤

[@knoll9812]

Impressed by SA but similar by NZ after winning their game.

[@JayKay-on2gr]

​@@knoll9812what about Rieko taking a dig?

[@dakalodk]

totally agree

[@JustJerry-x8n]

This was undoubtedly the best rugby match I've ever watched hands down!!

[@caesar3909]

Up until the 60th minute I thought we were going home as South Africa. The French brought their A game & left it all on the field. This was a war, I could not believe the way France systematically broke down our defense in the opening minutes for the first try. There was no room for second guess all opportunities had to be taken & the man who embodied that was Cheslin Kolbe, my goodness!! Cheslin blocking Ramos's kick is what saved South Africa. Also have to acknowledge Jesse Kriel's work & Eben showed up for us big time. Many other teams would have been buried if they went against this French team but South Africa is the world champion for a reason. This was one of the best rugby weekends ever, we'll be talking about this weekend for years. Still a huge obstacle in England for the Boks but dare we dream; New Zealand vs South Africa for the finals. Rivals clashing once again in their pursuit for immortality by becoming the first ever 4 time World Champion😭❤

[@ricotaline]

SA 1st period was quite bad, they can be very happy that they were only losing by 3 points France 2nd period was even worse, we scored only 6 points and couldn't manage to be dangerous

[@p.b6032]

we brought our A game, you bought the ref, the rest is history since 1995 for SA, kings of corruption

[@fomofud9479]

​@@p.b6032Bitterness has never been a redeeming quality my friend. Most of your compatriots have been dignified in defeat, maybe you should try some of that.

[@oliverleigh9854]

@@p.b6032 the fact for 10 mins you played against 14 and yet failed to capitalize on it. If you look at champion winning teams, always defense out of their skin a player down or capitalize at every opportunity with a player up. Go do some research and you'll get that answer.

[@DonaldTheGreat-w1z]

​@@p.b6032😂😂😂 . Life is tough get a helmet .

[@kevinrapana8678]

Love Kolisi💯 humble and a great role model... Awesome bokkes.💥🖤🖤🖤💥

[@kestelllaurie3224]

Siya Kolisi is such a class act.

[@timgregory82]

He definitely knows how to charm the ref

[@tamara40]

​@@timgregory82ha ha ha😅😅😅😅

[@mantaminer6669]

​@@timgregory82 Hey stop blaming the refs after losses that's our job 😂🇿🇦

[@michellerobertson3268]

​@@timgregory82Siya Kolisi is the real deal.

[@patiswavabaza2787]

​@@bertusclaassens7232we see leadership and inspirational qualities befitting captaincy. It takes a lot more to be a captain.

[@janniemaas4002]

I'm a very proud South African and am obviously elated at the result - but hats off to a magnificent French side - one of the finest games I have ever seen. Anton du Pont is indeed the finest rugby player in the world at this time - Bravo !

[@p.b6032]

and bravo to Ben O'Keeffe, SA mvp in my opinion

[@fomofud9479]

​@@p.b6032bitterness has never been a redeeming quality, just sayin 😅

[@PowrAl]

Antione Une Pont. Sorry.. that may be a bit too soon.

[@StinkingBishop]

​@@fomofud9479Ignore him, he is a pathetic whining baby who has nothing else to say but that.

[@pierreg2583]

losing by 1 point is so hard :'( even if I'm proud of our team, I'm thinking that this competition will never be a success story. since 1987 we are present and still no title. now we have to wait 4 other years...

[@Halfcent-gd]

Bro this match I watched yesterday at 21:00 was the best rugby match I've ever seen in rugby history

[@shauny251]

South Africa (& rugby in general) really has incredible sportsmanship. Such respect for players across the board.

[@ROOIBOSTEE]

Shawn....is a better way to go....

[@greatshark9625]

I knew DuPont was good but never knew he was this good. He gave us proper problems. They are going to be a tricky team in 2027 with DuPont only 26.

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

They are the best team in 2023 and you have stollen the match

[@surfsnow1371]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 France are the 4th best team in the world....SOUTH AFRICA are #1 get your facts correct.

[@jemsom]

Relax and don’t be so bitter. Future is bright for French rugby

[@croseycompsrugby902]

Playing with a broken jaw too. He probably played at 85% rather than 100%. Didn't see many carries from him.

[@baptistebrigand5882]

aller ftg@@jean-michelcomte3417

[@TheRadRingo]

Best game of rugby I've seen in a long time as a Boks fan. At times it was painful to watch because the French attack is just pure class💥💯 Top class tournament the French crowds bring the passion👏

[@NjabuloNyembe-q5v]

What a captain ❤️

[@muziwandilemiya7684]

This is the only type of war countries should be engaging in Sports!

[@gilbertojode5073]

They are not just South Africa... They are the defending champions.... Champions in any discipline are built and spiritted different... look at any sport the champions have a different power that rallies within them... its not a surprise for SA to win.... The spirit and will power within a Champion is different from all others ...skill and talent is just a reflection of what runs within .... SA proving themselves as such... great game France but the Champs were phenomenal

[@88pedro888]

A load of balls. Sure didn't Ireland beat them and France beat the All Blacks. Either side could have won that game.

[@ChachouLP]

Avec l'arbitre en tant que 16e joueur 😂

[@yc6018]

@@ChachouLP face a la difficulté, deux types de réactions : chialer à l'injustice comme un sale gosse et se chercher des excuses, ou se relever sans se plaindre, retourner s'entraîner et se battre jusqu'à la victoire. Je te laisse deviner laquelle de ces deux réactions est celle d'un champion...

[@user-fp6rn2km4i]

​@ChachouLP how was the fire on SAs side? Enlighten me.

[@shawndaniels-lr8mx]

@@88pedro888we don’t count the wins, we win what counts. Win or lose, we win !

[@richardclatworthy6381]

The calibre of these men is on another level. This is the highest level of rugby you will ever see….

[@theooberholzer3734]

The moment in sport when agony is not deserved by either team. My heart goes out to the warriors of the French team, eclipsed only by the narrowest of margins by the gladiators of South Africa in a game that will be ranked as one of the greatest ever.

[@ianoverll692]

Siya is a great captain and talisman of the Bok rugby team 😊

[@the_katman2181]

The most intense match I've ever watched. My nerves were shattered. Obviously I'm delighted that the Boks made the semis, but you have to feel for both Ireland and France. Both teams have been brilliant, and it is cruel that they have to leave the tournament with almost nothing separating them from the two that progressed. That's sport, I guess, but it's heartbreaking.

[@edwardrobson477]

We kiwis are so proud of you South Africa. And what a great game

[@jessicakruger7]

And on Saturday, we were screaming for the ABs from South Africa. Us southerners stick together

[@Nobodyokbro]

​@@jessicakruger7Agreed 🎉🎉🎉

[@woesmevrou5673]

And on Saturday in this Jo’burg home all support was for Sam Cane and the team.

[@olivieru]

You can be proud of Ben O'Keefe, yes.

[@Grant-kj4eq]

@@jessicakruger7 Argentina are also from down south ...

[@SupremeBros2012]

Wow what a humble display by the Boks , they were very gallant in victory

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

In stolen victory (that is so easy then !)

[@richardduplessis1090]

A game that will be remembered and replayed for decades.

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Comme ça tu finiras peut-être par voir COMMENT o keeffe vous a offert la victoire !

[@richardduplessis1090]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 tu penses qu'il était partial ?

[@surfsnow1371]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 It will be shown in history that the Boks where worth champions.

[@richardduplessis1090]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 I am not French. I am South African

[@baptistebrigand5882]

..@@richardduplessis1090

[@shawnie5001]

I'm a saffa and been with my gf for 6 months (she's asian) - she knows nothing about rugby but was totally enthralled by this game, even though it only started 11pm our time. For a woman who has never watched a full game of rugby to be as absorbed as she was, speaks volumes for the intensity of this game. Well done to both teams - it really could have gone either way, but for a few metres.

[@timothynicholson1760]

Or maybe she knew you were gonna dick her down fabulously after that win

[@jirenthegray2904]

What an awesome experience for you and her then. Sounds like you got a keeper there brother. 😊

[@brettfleiner4906]

I feel you boet, my wife is also Asian, she was forced to watcht he 2019 world cup with me and since then she spends more time shouting at the screen than I do!

[@idlozi5741Ntandoyenkosi]

My younger Sister(black, SA) never knew anything about rugby until Sunday the 15th. I was watching on my feet because I couldn't sit or breath😅by half time she was sooo absorbed and started shouting and screaming, she too was now on her feet, clearly the DNA kicked in😂❤

[@Bro-dr3ou]

New Zealand and South Africa beating the tourney favourites is what we call Rugby Heritage!

[@freddy512]

Or arrogance

[@jirenthegray2904]

​@freddy512 It's called confidence and both Bokkes and All Blacks have the pedigree to back it up. Don't be a hater. 🙄

[@nixm9093]

All 4 teams played FANTASTICALLY!

[@reeld99]

@freddy512 You guys will take any chance to use that word . Are you saying it takes arrogance to beat the tournament favourites ?C’mon It’s getting pathetic now .

[@alanohara756]

I'm Irish and your comment is 100% spot on, New Zealand know how to win the big games, 3 time champs in fairness 16:22 16:22 16:22

[@blackraven1010]

Absolutely breathtaking demonstration of what a rugby match should be

[@p.b6032]

something corrupted ?

[@Darren_S]

​@@p.b6032😂😂😂

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Never. This the exemple of what rugby must not be anymore

[@Darren_S]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 If France won you wouldn't have criticized the officials. It's human nature. 😆

[@surfsnow1371]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 Stick to soccer you sniveling baby.

[@garyconnerty9664]

I've played and watched rugby for a long time, best game I've ever seen, well done to both sides incredible performance from all players.

[@markwinter7511]

This French team is good. And young. The important thing now is to use this defeat constructively to build something thats better. Feel the pain and then park it away somewhere and come out having put it to good use. In 4 years time they will be formidable. Well played from SA.

[@arno222444]

This one tough to take honestly. I am not saying we’ve lost because of the ref but the referring wasn’t totally clean. You know it I know, we’ve all seen the same things. And it’s more painful to lose by 1 point difference with some shaky decisions. I would have preferred to get our asses spanked and to lose fair and square. That said massive congratulations to the boks they played really really well.

[@shintenkai1648]

​@@arno222444irony is that other countries always say that south africans are always complaining how refs effect the game too much. As if it is some excuse of somesort. They still say it after they win. The reffing issues are a real thing and not just because your team lost. Another example is the 2 french head impact tackles on south african attackers that didn't get called either. There was a forward pass from south africa, even though it didn't lead to a try, it was still a forward pass and should of been called. World Rugby are picking and choosing what to call. That's why we get dead play periods more often, takes 8 minutes to do a lineout, so the TMO has time to nit pick through footage looking for a blade of grass blowing in the wrong direction. All the while missing the obvious stuff everyone can see.

[@ricotaline]

@@shintenkai1648 As a French supporter, I obviously am disapointed by referee, but I'm pretty sure SA could also complains about it Refeering was pretty bad during this RWC. Galles vs Argentina missing red card is a shame, and that's only one exemple

[@kozakon2]

@@arno222444 i am from Czech republic so absolutely non biased, but i know the rugby rules quite well and believe me there were questionable calls on both sides 50/50..what was obvious, french players and fans especially were milking the cards and putting the ref under pressure with shouting and questioning calls which is not cool..i could watch soccer if i wanted to see that

[@christophermichaelclarence6003]

As French. Thank for appreciating and respecting our XV France 🐓 unfortunately who lost. They gave everything they got, fought til the end but it wasn't enough. What a intense and tough game. Both sides were side phenomenal and sensational. I'm deeply sad and still heartbroken cuz we play in our soil. 🟦⬜🟥😔😓 The worst part we're ranking 4th in World Rubgy. Dammit these people who are charge of this 😭 Congrats to you SA and Best of luck in the Semi Final. 🇫🇷👏🇿🇦

[@ndanindaba4297]

Different type of conditioning done to rugby players. Brutal " it's like being in a car accident every week" and yet they are so gentle and disciplined. Amazing! Fascinating! How do they get it right? Sportsmanship on another level. Wow!

[@tyrankesh2517]

Great sportsmanship showed by South Africa

[@xXDansmithXx]

Just cheating

[@keenanquinn2205]

​@@xXDansmithXxCleary don't know the rules. You just following what someone else said because they were salty

[@xXDansmithXx]

@@keenanquinn2205 14 years of rugby, funny boy.

[@keenanquinn2205]

@@xXDansmithXx if you say so mate.

[@tyrankesh2517]

@@xXDansmithXx I don't see any cheating why would you say that?

[@mirriamchiloane1043]

I nearly had a heart attack 😓 kwagga Smith is my HERO 💪

[@malebom2428]

Honestly if we lost that game there’d be a mass funeral today in SA. Cause of death: heart attack from die bokke game.

[@subzeromidnight5388]

Kwagga made a hell of a difference in there

[@hewantssomespecialtreatmen7163]

@@malebom2428 🤣🤣😂😅

[@xXDansmithXx]

No O’Keeffe is your hero 👌🏻

[@shaheenkapery4627]

I didn't like Kwagga much before the RWC. I haven't been this wrong in a long time. Now I can't wait till he gets onto the field

[@janniemaas4002]

Best weekend of Rugby the world has ever seen !!

[@laoighseboyle1351]

Absolutely agree !! The irelamd and new zealand game was incredible and then we got this game! Credit to all 4 teams in those matches , what a battle!

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Shit week-end of stolen match you can feel shame

[@chrismorgan3724]

They are the hardest quarter finals ever. They all deserve a final!!! Congratulations to all. Absolutely brilliant. Whatever ends, France is involved in the best World Cup ever. Fans can now relax and enjoy! ❤

[@maxib.3730]

I never EVER want to experience the anxiety and stress I experienced last night while watching this game.

[@SignificantWines]

if it is a Boks vs All Blacks final on the 28th...... then it will be much the same ;))

[@Passtouille31]

Match against us will always be Epic at the future, as a French fan I experience this since 4 years and I'm ready to sign for 4 years more, even thought my hearth is bleeding. Well played SA but remember me, France is just beginning !

[@SignificantWines]

@@Passtouille31 The French were fantastic...... and they convincingly beat the All Blacks in that opening game. The French should dominate 6 Nations and the next WC in Australia, I hope the pools are set up properly so that the best teams meet in the semi final.. The better France and others are the better we (Boks) have to be.. I think the WC in the US is going to be very interesting with a lot of money entering the sport by then.

[@kedibonemahasane6162]

I agree with you. If the Boks get the finals, I'm going to take a sleeping tablet and hope to wake up to good news. Or else I'm going to buy a defibrillator so that I'll be able to shock myself back to life 😂

[@maxib.3730]

@kedibonemahasane6162 giiiirl that's the plan heyy, because last night was not good for our health

[@greenblood5640]

Du Pont was devastated. The bokke played under immense pressure. But it was nerve wrecking. What a game!!! The sense of relief after the final whistle was unbelievable

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Stolen victory obviously

[@greenblood5640]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 At least they don't have to fly home, they are there already.

[@bertRaven1]

There's been some wonderful rugby to watch at this world cup!

[@theradfactor9104]

From pool stage right up to knockout phase. And more is to come. Loving it!

[@fanaticvandal472]

Rugby was the winner this weekend, both NZ/IRL and SA/F games were superb, all 4 teams played excellent rugby and any of the 4 could have been eliminated, this is what supporters want to see, close exciting high energy battles, holding thumbs for a SA/NZ final.

[@mrvengeance8210]

U obviously were not watching the Irish game they walked out like they were looking to loose

[@delby66]

@@mrvengeance8210 C'mon, smartin up. Yes, the start wasn't very good, but the Irish came back and made it a great game. Hats off to the All Blacks. They held the fort when they needed to. Most Irish fans would agree with me. I'm proud of the way they fought in this match. As far as looking to lose, that's a nunce of a comment.

[@rneoman]

​@mrvengeance8210 they went 37 phases at the end without a knock on and only for jordie barretts hand they would have won with that maul over the line. Incredible from all 4 teams

[@santiagopenaloza9401]

Tremendo partido, saludos desde Argentina 🇦🇷💪

[@Rheinmeister09]

What a brilliant weekend of rugby even though our lads are on their way home, the NZ/Ireland and this match were absolute joys to watch worthy of semi finals not quarter final rugby!! Kind of hoping that the Springboks take the Webb Ellis trophy in the final...they are something else!!

[@draterlarebil4506]

Respect to you,Sport.

[@samb3303]

Amazing game, start to finish. They certainly had us on the edge of our seats the entire game. Well done SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦💙💙💙

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Stolen match … it is obvious

[@samb3303]

@@jean-michelcomte3417 🤣🤣 sour grapes. The ref was on the french side so not sure how it was 'stolen' 🙈😜🤷‍♂️

[@leobarberies5374]

@@samb3303you have to understand us

[@CariLWill]

The South African’s are so humble, they almost look disappointed for the French

[@zschokks5583]

Etzebeth laughed

[@Blackcatandjam]

They did feel for them. It was shown with the words and hugs. The empathy shown was incredible, this is what shows true sportsmanship. Willemse scrum call was brilliantly executed and then Kolbies corner stop of a try happening just another level of play. South Africa came together last night too stand with our Bokke while at home. Rugby at its best uniting our country and just care for your fellow mates whom you play against makes your hearts so golden. We never forget from whence we came and it’s all about the team and country is a big thing , we honestly have a united rugbys who will leave there hearts on field for their country back home. I salute you and the France time for unforgettable game. You can be so proud France.

[@zschokks5583]

@@Blackcatandjam easy to talk about pride when you already won 2 titles, 1 thanks to politics (1995). We got out for the 4th time in the WC against the course of the game (1995, 2011, 2019) though we played amazing rugby. It was our time, and losing to 1 point in our world cup is the worst experience ever. It was not just a game, it was the achievement of many years of hard training and commitment, with big expectations. Thanks for your kind words but it won't heal this feeling of waste. We were too weak in the second half though dominating in the first half. Just crushing to let the trophy go this way.

[@bobbybobby3070]

@@zschokks5583he was down on the ground knackered!! Smiling for the win! Hardly laughing at the French!!! What reaction did you expect from him after that game?!? Both teams put everything out there!!

[@Pleasebye95]

@@zschokks5583 3 titles mate. 95 was won point blank. please also note the springboks were dominant while in isolation yet you never hear us discounting those world cups.

[@David-xs9hc]

Rugby miles ahead of football for being a true sport.

[@elijahwilkey8036]

Rugby fans are so insecure it's insane. As a lover of both sports, I have to say it's always rugby fans leaving these kind of comments and never the other way round.

[@Dontmatter321]

LOL. As a South African your comment is hilarious! Tell me your biased without telling me you are biased. No a single person posted rugby is trash or attack the sport... LOL

[@dobromirstoinov8874]

Lmao rugby is mickey mouse 😂😂😂😂

[@MrKylljoy]

football players can be a bunch of assholes. What does it have to do with the sport itself ? Because rugby players get hurt more it is a better sport ? Stupid logic from insecure fans

[@SeedyL]

Well done Bokke, from a Kiwi 🤝

[@marcot7883]

As a french, we try to do the job on the field but we re not experienced to win the game out. We must learn and working hard for that. Well played .

[@markgrant8120]

French rugby is on the rise! They will dominate world rugby soon. From a South African fan

[@kreasenchetty]

In reality, there is very little in it between these two teams and if I had be honest, South Africa were fortunate to win as the referring was average that turned our way. This French team has the greatest heart of all teams here. The difference is that heart is not enough and South Africa, like New Zealand are masters tacticians. This is all the difference. France, I salute you. What a team that brought us quite possibly the greatest match ever. Vive La France!

[@kreasenchetty]

​@@markgrant8120agreed!

[@marcot7883]

@@kreasenchetty right, Galthier must take any lessons from that.

[@olivieru]

Learn what ? To pay referees to be honnest ?

[@mysteewillow5787]

Wow my South Africa and we only look good because of this incredibly good opposition team France we are so lucky and so grateful well done boys u both were incredible ❤

[@karelgericke9172]

This is what you call rugby best game ever where the winning team and the loosing team was the winner 🏆, no other game will ever be better or more intense than this thrilling game of rugby.God bless France and SA you guys are just unbelievable. 🙏🙏Kolbi is a national HERO ,ONLY HIS QUICK THINKING MIND AND SPEED MADE THE DIFFERENCE.

[@billstrzempek7045]

OR TAKING OFF BEFORE RAMOS MOVED????

[@karelgericke9172]

@@billstrzempek7045 Your view ,not the refs view.You guys always blame SA supporters to complain about the ref,what now. ....????😁😁😁Kolbi is so fast,you will never be able to set your eyes on him and Ramos at the same time,flash Gordon is Kolbi,s other name.🤣

[@superfastjellyfish78]

@@karelgericke9172 Antman is his third

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

And you believ what you say !!! Kolby that run 50 miles an hour ! Stolen match

[@kidMclean]

The boks know what it is like to be kicked out of the world Cup most top teams do. I feel sorry for France, they are incredible players and have a bright future ahead.

[@p.b6032]

unfortunatly france doesn't know yet how to pay the ref, maybe some times around, that could avoid us an other 1995 or something like yesterday

[@hattmancock6396]

@@p.b6032 can’t complain to much, how many of your players are from the South Pacific? Everyone is guilty of it but France taking it to the next level

[@hannesbornman1045]

​@@p.b60321995 boet? You have been bitter for a long time. Keep up the winning attitude 😂

[@ravenblack7052]

​@@p.b6032Speaking of "paying off", perhaps bear in mind that France "bought off" the rights to host this very Rugby World Cup tournament. They took it right out of South Africa's hands... no one knows better about thievery than the French. Fourteen African countries behind Frances wealth... People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones! If you have evidence of the ref being bought off, then by all means, go lay charges against him. Unless you're just an adolescent too used to getting its way since infancy?!🤨

[@AuxaneST]

​​@@hattmancock6396 Completely irrelevant to this discussion but also... Bar Atonio, none of French Pacific islanders are poaches. They were born and raised (plus trained) on French territory andFrench for generations. Look up Wallis and Futuna and Nouméa.

[@candice1901]

The humility shown by the winning teams shows why they are the greatest teams in the world. They have an intense rivalry but some how have a mutual respect for each other and this shows that their love of the game is bigger then any ego's. Well dont SA and NZ!

[@mlipeck]

No, it’s because they know that without referees and RMO on their side, no victory. Analysts have demonstrated 18 non-whistled irregularities and faults committed by SAs in this match. This World Cup is an insult to the values of rugby.

[@Miiiiiiighty]

This was the best, most tense game I've ever seen in the World Cup

[@John-pl8fe]

Rugby won!! Congrats Boks and great effort France!! South Africa and NZ are just on different levels when it comes to World Cups!!

[@olivieru]

No, rugby lost at the result is a gift given by O'Keefe.

[@thabanimadlala5155]

Cheslin Kolbe changed the game. That guy is a machine

[@juicybombay3534]

The boy goes hard like a Bobcat

[@hewantssomespecialtreatmen7163]

@jeanllup6150 sour grapes

[@philsmoothy4639]

xWorld Rugby supervisors looked into the meeting between Fabien Galthié's men and the Springboks. After reviewing and analyzing this quarter-final, they identified three decisions by the New Zealand referee to the disadvantage of the French XV. First in the 17th minute, there is the dangerous clearance in a ruck by Pieter-Steph Du Toit. The South African third row dove forward with his shoulder, hitting Jonathan Danty in the face. According to World Rugby representatives, this action should have led to a yellow card for the Springbok number 7. Cheslin Kolbe at fault When the second French try was converted (22nd minute), Thomas Ramos had his shot blocked by Cheslin Kolbe. After reviewing the footage, World Rugby supervisors ruled that the South Africa winger had left his goal line too early. The French kicker should have tried this transformation again. Finally, Ben O'Keeffe awarded a decisive penalty for South Africa in the 68th minute. An attempt by Handre Pollard which allowed the Springboks to take a four-point lead (25-29). But World Rugby considers that Kwagga Smith's scratch on Cameron Woki was not carried out according to the rules. The penalty should have gone to the XV of France. Not to mention the Anti games hand of Etzebeth...in short a stealing match. In fact the whole world saw it, and it's very good that way. Nothing to be proud of. What a hoax!

[@mlipeck]

A cheater

[@mlipeck]

@@philsmoothy4639 Analysts have demonstrated 18 non-whistled irregularities and faults committed by SAs in this match. This World Cup is an insult to the values of rugby.

[@Ramzey07]

This match made world rugby enter a new stratosphere, next level modern rugby

[@Rob-nl5ge]

One of the best Test matches ever played. Absolutely incredible.

[@skrjv]

In the last 2 decades or so, the French have been subject to plenty of heartbreaks both in Football and Rugby. Both 2006 & 2022 FIFA WC they were extremely unlucky not to forget the 2016 Euro at home. Likewise 3 final defeats in RWC in 1987, 1999 and 2011 and now an agonizing home loss by a point in the quarterfinals. Feel sorry for them

[@elijahwilkey8036]

Atleast they've won 2 world cups when it comes to football. The same can't be said for their Rugby counterparts.

[@julesbesnard4835]

Thank you !!!

[@williamjohnpacker1563]

😂😂😂 difference is in rugby they've never won a world cup and they're gods in football.

[@tomjones5332]

New Zealand were a protected species in the 2011 final against France. With Joubert's performance considered by many to be the worst example of refereeing ever seen, France were never in with a shout. Mind you, if their histrionics hadn't seen Sam Warburton sent off in their earlier match against Wales, they probably wouldn't have even got to the final. Karma can be a funny thing. Maybe France are destined to never win the rugby world cup.

[@Lebensraum-ed5if]

Jajajajaja eso les pasa por aceptar a puro inmigrante para que los represente, que vergüenza

[@razeenmeyer9728]

Been watching Jerry Flannery since we won the RWC19. He'd always have some admiration towards the boks. Now, he's part of the coaching staff. Amazing stuff 🎉

[@alinaledwaba8536]

Well done Springboks very proud of you as a South African

[@greenplasticgun]

Probably 3 of the best rugby matches of all time in one tournament. Ire/SA, NZ/Ire, SA/Fra. Congrats to everyone involved.

[@SB-ht5pn]

Faf (fast) de Klerk...is a legend. So much energy he injected in the 2nd period.....

[@JayKay-on2gr]

I thought he was too frantic. Not his best.

[@brianedwards3823]

@@JayKay-on2gr dude, not sure what you were watching but his ankle tap might have saved the game for us.

[@austrobok2958]

Almost as good as his 2 passes to french players..😉@@brianedwards3823

[@a10ace]

Faf is past his sell by date. The ankle tap was because he missed his tackle and was out of position in the 1st place. Also kicking away the ball near the end could have cost us big time. We were lucky, Faf is not our best 9.

[@JayKay-on2gr]

@@brianedwards3823 I was watching the game. Sober for a change. Which I certainly won't be doing again after all that stress

[@MAarshall]

I don't watch a lot of rugby but man that opening from France was epic. Best rugby I've ever seen.

[@tangatamelsom4179]

Brutal game best of the tournament well played SA , the Fench can be proud in the end a flip of the coin.

[@robinholland2990]

I almost fell through my arse hole from excitement..the nerves are still shattered and its Tuesday...France you are such a great nation and play rugby making it look beautiful like good wine and food but someone had to lose..it was so close so close...we owe it to France to win and retain the trophy for them to say we were beaten by the world champions...some consolation???...hopefully....France will be back for sure and will be a real force in four years time as a country they deserve their name on that trophy...

[@revertnicolas5977]

c'est gentil, mais nous ne gagnerons jamais cette coupe.

[@atoms-to-atoms]

Gutted for Ireland and France..nobody would have a problem if they shared the cup with the top 4....crazy crazy..

[@pierreg2583]

I'm so disgusted. honestly I don't want to suffer anymore with WC games, I want to get rid of this competition.

[@williamjohnpacker1563]

​@@pierreg2583😂😂😂 hey, you are football gods and dominate in many other sports. Don't be too down. You were robbed by poor officiating. I'm a saffa and I'll admit we got very lucky and A LOT went our way to win by a point

[@GreenClassified]

As a South African, yuk embarrassing nationality, I wanted Ireland to win the cup 😔

[@pierreg2583]

@@williamjohnpacker1563 thank you but yeah, not even sure of poor officiating. Bad decisions are often balanced in a match. That's just hard luck. I like rugby since I'm young, first WC I saw is 1991 but now I feel so depressed. I guess it's just a matter of time. Good luck for next round, obviously should not be so hard for your great team.

[@santiagopenaloza9401]

Muy buenos los cuatro partidos, dejaron todo en la cancha 💪💪🇦🇷

[@maropinini1262]

Rugby won tonight, Great game no loser tonight🇿🇦

[@thutonnena3092]

Nkalakatha by Mandoza is our rugby anthem. Kudos Bokke and great sportsmanship towards France.❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@bertrandlepelletier3786]

allez les bleus , vous n'avez pas démérité , l'histoire continue a s'écrire une belle page a été encore rédigée dans ce match.

[@el_juju]

Dommage que l'arbitrage n'ai pas joué en notre faveur

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

On demande pas ça ! Juste qu’il ne joue pas CONTRE nous serait suffisant !

[@kylesmith1160]

This is my second favourite game of all time.

[@zeusisruthless]

1st?

[@kylesmith1160]

@@zeusisruthless England South africa final 2019

[@6fucyoutube]

Dear me ...

[@Pablo24000]

@@kylesmith1160 these game was far better than South Africa vs England 4 years ago

[@damon6673]

​@@kylesmith1160i will never be tired of watching that match

[@jobe1888]

Lol and then they play NKALAKATHA!😂😂😂😂 Thank you France for a good game. Well done to our boys.🇿🇦

[@khanyisilemjiyakho2062]

I respect France they played good their attack and fast so incredible as for Us was toughest game I'm happy we came back and win

[@blondecaveman9100]

Definitely the greatest game I'v ever seen

[@Self-unaliver]

All sorts of tries, Grubber kicks, run downs, every single type of foul called, all sorts of ruck tactics, scrum tactics, up and unders, touch and go's, all sorts of line out tactics, speed, athleticism, strength, kicking, blood, sweat, tears.. simply the greatest rugby game of all time.

[@HaapaiTeUrioHau]

France has hosted twice and missed out twice with both fantastic teams. Must be heartbreaking for them.

[@rolandzarka5191]

No many teams have won the RWC at home. Only SA (95) and the AB (in 2011 remember how).

[@HaapaiTeUrioHau]

@@rolandzarka5191 Yes, it is rare to win on home soil.

[@sidwelldeerling9707]

South Africa won twice in France

[@el_juju]

I'm proud for my team, I am proud to be 💙🤍♥️ Rendez-vous for the next RWC

[@lal6996]

They played really well you should be proud - from a South african ❤

[@davidmeredith8979]

Well we see again, Irrespective if you ranked 1 or 2 in the world, Knock out rugby is different. NZ & SA know how to play knock out Rugby.

[@Jean-lucémileLemonnier]

Merci Monsieur l' Arbitre.!!!

[@yc6018]

@@Jean-lucémileLemonnier face à la difficulté, deux types de réactions : chialer à l'injustice comme un sale gosse et se chercher des excuses, ou se relever sans se plaindre, retourner s'entraîner et se battre jusqu'à la victoire. Je te laisse deviner laquelle de ces deux réactions est celle d'un champion...

[@austrobok2958]

Enjoy the baguette with your whine..😏

[@pierreg2583]

@@yc6018 j'ai déjà vu ça...

[@yc6018]

@@pierreg2583 ils sont si nombreux les geignards...

[@indylwth2327]

So proud of our Springboks! Grit and grind to the last second! That being said, the French were magnificent! An absolutely brutal game from two phenomenal sides.

[@andrewmarkmostert7061]

Seriously ??? Springboks should've won the match against Ireland 🇮🇪 if it wasn't for the poor kicks. But it played out well, where we might get a final what we all been waiting for for 18 years. Yoh the all blacks and springboks just show their dominance and Argentina over the northern hemisphere teams. Well done boys. Let's goo all the way

[@archibaldwittes2855]

FRANCE VS ALL BLACKS DETERMINED THAT GAME FOR THE BOKS.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

Poor kicks were only one reason for the loss to Ireland. Stop being so simplistic - there was a lot more to it than that.

[@Alias-gy3tz]

@@Karma-qt4ji 11 points... kicking cost us for sure.

[@Karma-qt4ji]

@@Alias-gy3tz kicking cost us, stopping competing at the lineouts cost us, not kicking for the corner when we had penalties in our own half cost us, unforced error when Deon Fourie threw is skew at a 5 yard lineout cost us, not using our 15 forwards cost us, not mauling the ball even once in the first 70 minutes cost us, not protecting the ball properly in the last maul cost us.... any one of those things could have ultimately netted us the 5 points we were shy. It was clearly a plan. Not to lose the game because that is not in our DNA, but to try win without giving away too much. I think Rassie believed that we would meet Ireland in the final and did not want to show his hand. Why else would we go for a 7-1 split and then not use our forwards much at all? Why would we steal so much lineout ball from Ireland and then just stop competing? Why would we take every lineout off the top and send the ball straight down the backline without even trying to set a maul? As I said, very simplistic to just settle on missed kicks when Rassie is a far shrewder animal than that...

[@jean-michelcomte3417]

Let you go to anywhere else robbers ! And don’t forget your little boy o keeffe, he is a good dog

[@paulhollins6127]

The strength in depth of the Boks squad is just another level ..

[@gordoncook5812]

What a wonderful weekend of rugby. Two absolutely brilliant matches. Sorry one team had to lose each match but that´s why they compete.

[@lenrobadenhorst9112]

France is bevoming world force in rugby. They can be proud of their team. Bok guy

[@patrickgetsit]

Siya might be the best captain of any team on Earth.

[@GreenClassified]

The players with real talent make him look good while all he has to do is be black

[@WayneRademeyer]

@@GreenClassifiedwow. Classless and pig ignorant.

[@shirleygeorge6173]

Thank you France for not making it easy for our Boks we think they realised it’s not finished yet…Thank you Boks for a tremendous game for being so focus and doing it together