On paper and in theory at least, the Springboks have what sounds a relatively simple pathway to the Rugby World Cup final. Here it is.
The Springboks must first negotiate a massive quarter-final with France before they can ponder their road to the Rugby World Cup final.Saturday sees Wales take on Argentina and World Number 1 ranked Ireland meet three-time World Cup winners New Zealand. The Springboks must get past host nation France, and if they do, they’ll face either England or Fiji in the final four. If they get all the way to the final.
South Africa has won 11 from 12 Rugby World Cup matches in France spanning showpieces in 1999, 2007 and 2023. The Boks have played at Paris’ Stade de France 10 times, winning seven of those. The only match the Springboks have lost at France’s national stadium was against Ireland last month in the pool stages. South Africa played and won all seven World Cup matches in 2007 matches in France to lift the William Webb Ellis trophy for the second time.
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