French Football legend Thierry Henry hailed France captain Antoine Dupont after Les Bleus' loss to South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
As South Africa gear up for their highly-anticipated Rugby World Cup semi-final match against 2019 final rivals England, the Springboks' popularity is bound to grow.
Experienced flyhalf Handre Pollard said the Springboks were embracing the pressure that comes with a Rugby World Cup semi-final against England at Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, and that they thrived on it and viewed it as a privilege.
Rassie Erasmus is under no illusions as to the challenge that awaits the Springboks when they face England in the 2023 Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday.
Manie Libbok admitted South Africa will be loaded with confidence going into their World Cup semi-final with England after coming through one of the greatest rugby matches in living memory.
Danny Care is geared up for the most significant match of his career as England prepares to take on South Africa in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals.