Boks bring Six Nations champs back down to earth

South Africa 42 France 17

Boks bring Six Nations champs back down to earth
Sat, 12 Jun, 2010 - 16:27

South Africa 42 France 17

South Africa produced a ruthless five-try display as France were brushed aside in the one-off Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

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