France edge past South Africa after thriller in Nations Championship
France hold their nerve to beat South Africa by just two points, winning 21-19 at the Stade de France, to make it four wins from five in the Nations Championship and putting the home side in a strong position to top the northern hemisphere standings.
France smashed world champion South Africa's hopes of lifting the first Nations Championship trophy on Friday, in a 21-19 defeat for Les Bleus.
France hold on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.
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