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Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

France form a maul before attacking the blind side and get within metres of the tryline before being tackled out of play. They then win the lineout and bulldozer their way over the tryline, but it is just held up and France have a 5m lineout.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

France attack out wide and grubber it up field but it goes straight out. South Africa finally win their own lineout and clear the ball. France spread the ball wide and counter attack making good ground back into the South African 22m.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

France just about get a clearing kick away to set up a lineout, but France once again disrupt their lineout and are back on the attack.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

South Africa lose the ball forward at the lineout, major opportunity lost. France have a chance to clear their lines.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Jordaan kicks for the corner but it is well dealt with and France return the kick, however the ball goes out on the full and South Africa have a lineout 20m out.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Le Duff misses a rather simple kick that she would rather forget, however they get right back to it after the restart as they find gaps in the Boks defense with ease. First scrum of the match, Boks ball.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

France showing some excellent skills and physical dominance early on. They win another penalty as SA do not roll away. Kick at poles to follow.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

South Africa are penalised for entering the maul from the side. Le Duff sets up a lineout on the South Africans 10m line. They form a maul before releasing the backline to attack the midfield.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Jordaan gets the match underway for South Africa, France receive the ball and form a maul.

Ultimate Rugby Aug 8

Both teams are on the park, anthems to follow.