Backrow and scrum battles could decide France vs Boks: Serge Betsen

Dupont ace in French pack but Kolisi can rally South Africa, says Cameroon-born ex-flanker

12 October 2023 - 21:08 By Grant Shub

Former French loose forward Serge Betsen believes Rugby World Cup hosts France have the edge but defending world champions South Africa will be a tough nut to crack when the two nations square off in their quarterfinal in Paris on Sunday...

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