French talisman Antoine Dupont is a step closer to featuring in this week's blockbuster Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.
The quarter-final line-up for Rugby World Cup 2023 has been confirmed, with two matches in Marseille and two in Saint-Denis.
The Springboks are embracing the challenge of facing the 2023 Rugby World Cup hosts, France, at Stade de France in the last of four quarter-finals on Sunday.
France secured their spot in the Rugby World Cup knockout stage in impressive fashion by trouncing Italy 60-7, eliminating Italy in the process.
Finn Russell is excited about the challenge that lies ahead against Ireland, as he knows he can't afford to put a foot wrong when the two sides meet in Paris on Saturday night.
The Springboks are not yet absolutely certain of a place in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, but only a highly unlikely scenario would prevent them from advancing.