The greatest match EVER?! | France v South Africa | Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Highlights

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  • Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
  • In the final quarter-final of Rugby World Cup 2023, South Africa and France played out potentially one of the greatest matches in the history of the sport. Relive all the best moments from these extended highlights as the Springboks faced the hosts in a thriller at the Stade de France in Paris, with Handré Pollard stealing the game by a single point at the end of the match!
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    00:00:00 - Lineup Graphics by France
    00:01:21 - Lineup Graphics by South Africa
    00:02:37 - Pre Match by South Africa
    00:02:55 - Match Start by South Africa
    00:03:07 - Clean Break by Matthieu Jalibert
    00:03:29 - Try by Cyril Baille
    00:04:15 - Conversion by Thomas Ramos
    00:04:26 - Try by Kurt-Lee Arendse
    00:05:40 - Conversion by Manie Libbok
    00:05:49 - Penalty by Frans Malherbe
    00:06:05 - Penalty Goal by Thomas Ramos
    00:06:16 - Try by Damian de Allende
    00:07:34 - Try by Peato Mauvaka
    00:09:03 - Conversion attempt by Thomas Ramos
    00:09:25 - Try by Cheslin Kolbe
    00:10:32 - Conversion by Manie Libbok
    00:10:40 - Try by Cyril Baille
    00:11:36 - Conversion by Thomas Ramos
    00:11:48 - Penalty by Steven Kitshoff
    00:12:30 - Card by Eben Etzebeth
    00:12:41 - First Half End by South Africa
    00:13:04 - Second Half Start by France
    00:13:14 - Penalty by Ox Nche
    00:13:32 - Penalty Goal by Thomas Ramos
    00:13:46 - Try by Eben Etzebeth
    00:14:37 - Penalty by Cameron Woki
    00:15:00 - Penalty Goal by Handre Pollard
    00:15:10 - Penalty by Faf de Klerk
    00:15:31 - Penalty Goal by Thomas Ramos
    00:15:42 - Match End by South Africa
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  • @danlewis2913
    @danlewis2913 6 місяців тому +2760

    Taking the win with the entire stadium against you must make it so much sweeter.

    • @mattmolloy4570
      @mattmolloy4570 6 місяців тому +26

      Nah man trust me, even better when they’re behind you

    • @naidoo307
      @naidoo307 6 місяців тому

      @@mattmolloy4570🏆🏆🏆🏆

    • @aldobonaso3481
      @aldobonaso3481 6 місяців тому +139

      @@mattmolloy4570 says somebody who has never won a game against the odds with a whole stadium against you...

    • @paulterry1335
      @paulterry1335 6 місяців тому +15

      4sure dude 👊🏆

    • @paulterry1335
      @paulterry1335 6 місяців тому

      @@mattmolloy4570 Climb back into your cave.

  • @nevilleramodike7968
    @nevilleramodike7968 6 місяців тому +1602

    One of the greatest games we’ll ever watch in our lifetime. Absolutely breathtaking.

    • @bakoena82
      @bakoena82 6 місяців тому +20

      Breathtaking indeed and nerve wrecking at the same time,depending on which team one was supporting.

    • @kingkongsson1
      @kingkongsson1 6 місяців тому +38

      ​@@bakoena82 supporters of both teams plus neutrals watching found it nervewracking n breathtaking I expect.

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 місяців тому +16

      This was an epic test. Dupont was amazing! So glad our boys could pull it off!

    • @YoungMJ69
      @YoungMJ69 6 місяців тому +8

      Ireland v NZ better imo

    • @lucabarnardo6613
      @lucabarnardo6613 6 місяців тому +7

      @@YoungMJ69 I must agree the NZ vs Ireland game was more clinical

  • @henniebester9437
    @henniebester9437 5 місяців тому +1119

    Just a belated deep thanks to the people of Japan - who 4 years ago were also knocked out of their tournament by the same team. Not once did they boo. You could hear a pin drop when Pollard lined up his kicks in Yokohama. Arrigato Gozaimasu.

    • @sakabula2357
      @sakabula2357 5 місяців тому +131

      Bro..the Japanese is next level..lived there for two years after I finished high school..must say..never met more welcoming people..In my first day there I ended up in the wrong city because I took the wrong train...this was at 11 at night..a Japanese couple took me in..gave me a meal and a place to sleep..and wrote a note in Japanese to give to Taxi drivers to where I was going..I'm not sure if it a good thing to mention their surname here but thank you so much Mr&Miss T...I will never forget..I have been back to your house but you moved on and I couldn't get much information from your neighbors..thank you so much

    • @danglybit1
      @danglybit1 5 місяців тому

      French are naturally rude...they pride themselves on it..

    • @CME-4575
      @CME-4575 5 місяців тому +102

      Difference between an arrogant and respectful culture

    • @Ronny_Ron
      @Ronny_Ron 5 місяців тому +11

      Saluting the French. Indeed we could not hear a boo

    • @mtnstrand2819
      @mtnstrand2819 5 місяців тому +14

      ​@@sakabula2357Wow! ❤ to that family from South Africa.

  • @patjolly
    @patjolly 6 місяців тому +376

    I've been watching international rugby since the mid-70s and it was, I think, the greatets rugby match I have watched

    • @blessingmathayo
      @blessingmathayo 6 місяців тому +5

      Ehh you’re old😂

    • @Josh-Kai2626
      @Josh-Kai2626 6 місяців тому

      @@blessingmathayoand with Gods grace you’ll get there too 👍🏻🤝

    • @africantraveller8303
      @africantraveller8303 6 місяців тому +5

      very old😂😂😂

    • @Jesus_is_Lord_316
      @Jesus_is_Lord_316 6 місяців тому +9

      Yip, definitely one of the very best for me too!

    • @tumelomekgwe261
      @tumelomekgwe261 6 місяців тому +5

      the all blacks vs springboks in 2013 for me was the greatest rugby match ive ever seen

  • @layolambula1508
    @layolambula1508 6 місяців тому +398

    Hearing nkalakatha after that final whistle just makes it even sweeter ❤

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 місяців тому +26

      RIP Mandoza❤

    • @lunsas
      @lunsas 6 місяців тому +4

      Soooooo sweeeeet

    • @PaulS-nw1cv
      @PaulS-nw1cv 5 місяців тому +4

      Ja I didn't hear it on the day...but awesome to register it now :)

    • @Ndodafx123
      @Ndodafx123 5 місяців тому

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    • @ayandadlamini8905
      @ayandadlamini8905 5 місяців тому +1

      So sweet - Am still thinking about this

  • @chatwithtisa
    @chatwithtisa 6 місяців тому +847

    Even though South Africa won already, I’m still watching this to see how close we really were to not making it because it was tough competition and the Boks fought hard 🏆🏆🏆🏆🇿🇦

    • @aphiwemagengelele2975
      @aphiwemagengelele2975 6 місяців тому +16

      Me too😂😂😂

    • @musicislifeandsoismotivati2752
      @musicislifeandsoismotivati2752 6 місяців тому +25

      It still gives me chills. Like I know they're going to win but still, I get worried. This was phenomenal.

    • @lucabarnardo6613
      @lucabarnardo6613 6 місяців тому +36

      I came here to check out O'Keeffe's refereeing again, and in all honestly, it wasn't nearly as bad as I had remembered it. In hindsight I actually think the officiating was good all things considered.

    • @sasha8664
      @sasha8664 6 місяців тому +1

      Same

    • @BloodSteyn
      @BloodSteyn 6 місяців тому +8

      At least this time round, knowing we won, our hearts can relax a bit. This was the start of our 1 Point run to the Cup.

  • @SeraajDavids
    @SeraajDavids 6 місяців тому +702

    This game is one of the resons why SA deserve to be champions.

    • @nic0072
      @nic0072 6 місяців тому +43

      Clearly because no other team would have beaten them.

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 місяців тому +15

      Agreed!

    • @ninjesus4079
      @ninjesus4079 6 місяців тому +1

      the other reason being World Rugby

    • @sportrocdoc2237
      @sportrocdoc2237 6 місяців тому +63

      As a Frenchman, I have to agree with you, they have so much resilience and mental fortitude.

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 місяців тому +26

      @sportrocdoc2237 Thank you for a mature and humble comment. You guys have a powerhouse team, and you can be proud of them.

  • @wesleyjazz87
    @wesleyjazz87 6 місяців тому +429

    It's like players took turns stepping up in the knockout rounds Etzebeth, Kriel, Libbok in this game, the whole bench in the England game and Pieter-Steph, Willemse in the final. Handre Pollard was outstanding throughout, really shows how important the kicking game is.

    • @seasonalserotonin2559
      @seasonalserotonin2559 6 місяців тому +42

      Pollard maintaining 100% and some being game deciding kicks under pressure is just insane.

    • @GeraltofRivia22
      @GeraltofRivia22 6 місяців тому +35

      ​@@seasonalserotonin2559100% accuracy rate in 3 matches that were won by 1 point. Absolute legend.

    • @mikev8746
      @mikev8746 6 місяців тому +13

      That's the hallmark of a great team with strong characters. It's been more than 6 years now with some of these players. What an absolute joy to see them grow, play and grow into themselves.

    • @mirajihoza9098
      @mirajihoza9098 6 місяців тому +3

      Yeah they took turns hey

    • @dannymoyseh4835
      @dannymoyseh4835 6 місяців тому +14

      And kolbe just played like a beast every game

  • @SparkBerry
    @SparkBerry 6 місяців тому +466

    If you want to show a newcomer to the sport what Rugby is all about, this match should be the default choice from now on. It had everything. The skill, the drama and the defending champions vs the ascendant hosts. What more could one ask for?

    • @anish7183
      @anish7183 6 місяців тому +5

      Rugby is too dangerous and crazy and scary

    • @naugladur8534
      @naugladur8534 6 місяців тому +35

      @@anish7183so is crossing the street

    • @PMGflavour
      @PMGflavour 5 місяців тому +4

      ​@@naugladur8534😂😂😂😂

    • @henniebester9437
      @henniebester9437 5 місяців тому +3

      Accept when it comes to the principle of “respect the kicker”. Goodness gracious.

    • @Ndodafx123
      @Ndodafx123 5 місяців тому

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  • @thubelihlezondi5822
    @thubelihlezondi5822 6 місяців тому +389

    Its astounding how fast Cheslin Kolbe looks. It's like he's moving at 2x speed in comparison to everyone else.

    • @luludamba2153
      @luludamba2153 6 місяців тому

      Correct!!

    • @jakemartens5311
      @jakemartens5311 6 місяців тому +5

      15 for France did pretty well to run halfway across the field to catch up haha

    • @desi1844
      @desi1844 6 місяців тому +15

      He doesn’t look fast, he IS fast.

    • @nigel8484
      @nigel8484 6 місяців тому +6

      ​@@jakemartens5311You thought you made a good point??😂
      When the counter attack started for the Boks 15 of France was already moving across the field.
      Covering cross field is tricky because if you over accelerate any player can step you. If you're too slow you get beat by pace and speed.(like what Kolbe did)

    • @jakemartens5311
      @jakemartens5311 6 місяців тому

      @@nigel8484 wait, you think YOU made a good point?! I never spoke about the difficulty of any play, it was a comment that 15 who had to run the hypotenuse got awfully close for someone who had to run the longer distance. Speed distance time baby, not hard :)

  • @KKOPPONG
    @KKOPPONG 6 місяців тому +136

    Etzebeth got his yellow didn’t question it, acknowledged it and seems to me he drifted towards the French players while running out likely apologising to the guy he hit. That’s all you can expect, professional and accountability👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

    • @JohnSmith-xx9th
      @JohnSmith-xx9th 6 місяців тому +28

      And he redeemed himself with that crucial try in the 2nd half!

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      @Ndodafx123 5 місяців тому

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    • @chiganuggoo9929
      @chiganuggoo9929 3 місяці тому +7

      I thought even the Yellow card was harsh, he was clearly trying to get as low as possible before contact was made...trouble is how low can the big fellas over 2m get?.. Agreed though. No messing, no arguing, took it like the pro he is..had a ten minute rest and came back like a BOSS.

    • @TJ20232
      @TJ20232 Місяць тому

      ​@@chiganuggoo9929 He used. To be absolutely horrendous with his professionalism too. He's come a long way.

    • @willemabrie
      @willemabrie 9 днів тому

      @@JohnSmith-xx9th That was a mistake from the French. To give Etzebeth a 10 min breather.

  • @ajs7974
    @ajs7974 6 місяців тому +129

    The commentator calls Kurt-Lee Arendse, Cheslin Kolbe every single game

    • @tshepo1here
      @tshepo1here 6 місяців тому +12

      I noticed and it's low-key annoying. Kolbe has a more muscular build and Arendse a slim body. Even their scrumcaps are different when playing together 6:33

    • @chinesespeakwelsh
      @chinesespeakwelsh 6 місяців тому +3

      Absolutely no commentator could tell KLA from Cheslin Kolbe.

    • @Deletthis-gp7yy
      @Deletthis-gp7yy 6 місяців тому +3

      That's why there's numbers

    • @blaquenguni9249
      @blaquenguni9249 6 місяців тому +13

      Better than Grant Nisbert who kept calling Willemse "Mapimpi" last year 😂

    • @Deletthis-gp7yy
      @Deletthis-gp7yy 6 місяців тому +2

      Unforgivable 😂

  • @jamiejac4417
    @jamiejac4417 6 місяців тому +65

    Not me coming back to watch this over and over. Well done to both teams, this was such a great match.

  • @felony_channel
    @felony_channel 6 місяців тому +57

    This was the Match of the Tournament for me.
    I wish this could've been the final😢

  • @cj5454
    @cj5454 6 місяців тому +258

    Man I feel for france. I am a SA supporter, but man France was amazing that game. Can we admit that Colbi won the game for SA?

    • @schplok
      @schplok 6 місяців тому +27

      And then Kolbe almost lost us the world cup with that penalty that sent him off. Lucky for us, Barret missed the kick

    • @shintenkai1648
      @shintenkai1648 6 місяців тому +54

      ​@@schplokKolbe praying so hard in those last 10 minutes is probably why he missed 😂😂😂

    • @BilbroBaginz
      @BilbroBaginz 6 місяців тому +4

      @@schplok *Savea penalty

    • @kingkillabbr
      @kingkillabbr 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@@shintenkai1648😂😂😂😂😂 true bro

    • @samkemakhoba7981
      @samkemakhoba7981 6 місяців тому +9

      This game, along with us against Eng were insane. there was more pressure in those 2 games compared to the final.

  • @5jacksonsjourney179
    @5jacksonsjourney179 6 місяців тому +49

    I had American friends over to introduce rugby to them with this game. They absolutely loved the sport. They watched all the other games and are now rugby fans. Thats how much this game did for new spectators.

    • @motivet7908
      @motivet7908 5 місяців тому +1

      Great

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      @Ndodafx123 5 місяців тому

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    • @777dragonborn
      @777dragonborn 4 місяці тому +1

      I like to accumulate a few guys and thier sons over to play a game in the corn field . But we would probably just play regular 🏈. This does look more competitive and enjoying.

  • @Mimi_07139
    @Mimi_07139 3 місяці тому +21

    I’ve watched this highlight more than once 5 times yet I still can’t get enough of it. This is the best match I’ve ever watched 🤞🏾🔥

  • @GoodhopeRendy-qd3iw
    @GoodhopeRendy-qd3iw 2 місяці тому +20

    I’m repeating this highlights for the 1000 time now, everytime I get to UA-cam infact

  • @SBUZI
    @SBUZI 6 місяців тому +68

    Jesse Kriel turned into beast mode here!

    • @SimplyVee96
      @SimplyVee96 3 місяці тому +1

      i was astonished like where have u been my guy😂

  • @thabodisane2044
    @thabodisane2044 6 місяців тому +25

    South African Springboks are truly special 💪🇿🇦❤️

  • @seatoskyadventures6130
    @seatoskyadventures6130 6 місяців тому +43

    As a South African I was very worried in those first few minutes of the game. The speed of that French Maul against us and their rate of attack was crazy. Well done France on an epic game. Cheers 🍻 from 🇿🇦

  • @bwana4711
    @bwana4711 6 місяців тому +71

    The greatest game there ever was. No doubt about it. Tries, defence, drama. What a sport!! Go my boys 🏆🏆🏆🏆

  • @dumisaralane
    @dumisaralane 6 місяців тому +176

    The most beautiful moment was after the final whistle, the Springboks did not get carried away with celebrations but they embraced and showed respect to the hosts 🇫🇷 who tested them immensely. The magnanimous World Champions 🇿🇦 showed humility.

    • @rzraptorz3379
      @rzraptorz3379 6 місяців тому +4

      Haha didn’t do that in the England game did they🤡

    • @houseworx9940
      @houseworx9940 6 місяців тому

      @@rzraptorz3379 nobody likes england

    • @dumisaralane
      @dumisaralane 6 місяців тому +19

      @@rzraptorz3379is that the wit kant you’re talking about a? 🤔

    • @claytonnette2978
      @claytonnette2978 6 місяців тому

      ​@@rzraptorz3379England were not the hosts. They are cry babies no need to show respect to them

    • @tc4089
      @tc4089 5 місяців тому +6

      @@rzraptorz3379 they were just repaying for what england did in the first 30min, fine for the pommies to celebrate every decision in front of another team but not if its against them, lmao see you in 4 years AGAIN

  • @kanna1984
    @kanna1984 5 місяців тому +69

    I don't think any other team could live with France at this tournament except for the Boks. France were so dominant, but the Springboks still managed to put 4 tries past them. Thats what champions do i guess. Well done SA

    • @wot4922
      @wot4922 5 місяців тому +3

      I still don't understand why the French thought that the game was theirs. SA led most of the time 💚💛🇿🇦

    • @stuarthayward4756
      @stuarthayward4756 5 місяців тому

      totally agreed, how SA won.??? with so little territory and possession.. an insanely hostile crowd, a smash 'n grab of epic proportions, arguably the Boks' greatest ever victory- France were sublime, way better than the Boks.

  • @Chris-wd4ii
    @Chris-wd4ii 6 місяців тому +25

    It was the greatest game I've ever seen, and I'm a Les bleus fan from Australia

  • @makeperceive
    @makeperceive 6 місяців тому +106

    A wonderful game from our French opponents. We look forward to seeing more dazzling French play in future and I'm sure everyone will enjoy a French world cup win one day.

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 місяців тому +13

      Agreed! France are a very, very good rugby team...

    • @LomuHabana
      @LomuHabana 6 місяців тому +13

      Players like Dupont, Ntamack (was injured this World Cup), Jalibert, Baille, Penaud, Alldritt, Woki, Flament, Mauvaka and Ramos will still be in good shape the next World Cup. And then they have this incredible flow of talent coming from their U20s who were magnificent the last few years
      They might be even stronger in the next World Cup.

    • @henkstols9326
      @henkstols9326 6 місяців тому +4

      I feel they deserve ot, the fans I dont think they ready yet.

  • @user-yo9xn6is3s
    @user-yo9xn6is3s 6 місяців тому +33

    I am convinced that this game was the greatest! Both teams delivered a remarkable performance. 🎉🎉🎉 It was like a survival of the fittest.

  • @kingfluenx
    @kingfluenx 6 місяців тому +49

    wow rugby is really definition of sport , this is sport of all sport ,men are tested in the arena ,is the stamina , the temperament , the belief , the strength , patriotism , love of fellow men, the arena filled with spectators watching men against men ,speed , precision and creativity will be the difference.sweat blood and tears , lets play rugby , game of the century

  • @carparkdave4492
    @carparkdave4492 6 місяців тому +82

    17 days after the game, and 4 days after the tournament ended, world rugby finally give us extended highlights of one of the quarter finals. Great job spreading the game guys!

    • @acinixys
      @acinixys 6 місяців тому +7

      They are too busy on the other kant to worry about highlights

    • @AlexCailliau
      @AlexCailliau 6 місяців тому

      and still they don't dare to show the ONE shot proving Kolbe definitely started hsi run too early on the transformation he blocked... O Keefe should have had a call from the video ref. I dont say Ramos would have scored. But he definitely should have kicked again...

    • @sakabula2357
      @sakabula2357 6 місяців тому +1

      ​@AlexCailliau please tell me where you saw that..would like tohave a look

    • @Narapoia1
      @Narapoia1 5 місяців тому +2

      I've seen a few different angles and they all seem to show Colbe starting his run as soon as Ramos shifts his weight from one foot to the other before taking his first step.
      @@AlexCailliau

  • @lazer_kiw1
    @lazer_kiw1 Місяць тому +11

    I thought the Ireland-NZ match couldn't be topped then this game happened the very next evening. 2 of the greatest matches ever played and it was on the same weekend.

  • @matiasherrera8264
    @matiasherrera8264 6 місяців тому +13

    I'm Argie. ..i played since 9 years old...that game belongs to another dimension

  • @cfcfan72
    @cfcfan72 6 місяців тому +25

    This game, and New Zealand vs Ireland the day before made me fall in love with rugby. Enjoying trying to learn more about the game and finding more rugby to watch

    • @sakabula2357
      @sakabula2357 6 місяців тому +2

      Check out Springboks vs British&Irish Lions..second test..at Loftus 2009...

    • @jksinorbit
      @jksinorbit 5 місяців тому +1

      You should try and get down to your local rugby club... It's a great game to watch but sweeter still when you have known the heat of battle yourself!

  • @Rooster1212
    @Rooster1212 5 місяців тому +20

    The mighty Springboks, it was an honer to watch you play. The best team to ever step on a rugby field.🏆🏆🏆🏆

    • @MagicHu
      @MagicHu 4 місяці тому

      But not the best rugby winning team,,,,,,,,,, ABs….are that

    • @Rooster1212
      @Rooster1212 4 місяці тому +3

      @@MagicHu The world will not remember your wins or losses, they only remember how many times you won the World Cup.

  • @nhloniphombeje8379
    @nhloniphombeje8379 3 місяці тому +6

    The last penalty from Polarď was spectacular 50 meters out but was hit with so much accuracy. We will never forget ❤❤❤❤

  • @texriba8000
    @texriba8000 2 місяці тому +7

    I will never ever forget this game, watched with my first born daughter at home, we went wild , Bokke for life !!!!!!!!!!

  • @cr8t_studios38
    @cr8t_studios38 6 місяців тому +31

    Yeeer the Springboks truly deserved this Rugby World Title, the fought against the best to get to that final and eventually winning the Rugby World title for the 4th Time.

    • @tyzaprinceXD
      @tyzaprinceXD 5 місяців тому +6

      As a passionate All Black supporter i have to agree brother. In my eyes, that was the greatest run to a title in world cup history. Hopefully see you at the next grand final 🇳🇿🤝🇿🇦

    • @sakabula2357
      @sakabula2357 5 місяців тому +1

      ​@tylerprince4470 nice comment bro..

  • @SG-lj8uu
    @SG-lj8uu 3 місяці тому +14

    So glad I could see this game live. Watching South Africa during the knockout stages was the most excited and emotional I’ve ever felt watching sports.

    • @Ebendejongh1
      @Ebendejongh1 3 місяці тому +1

      We're you at the stadium?

    • @SG-lj8uu
      @SG-lj8uu Місяць тому

      @@Ebendejongh1 No, just by live stream

  • @dylanevans1901
    @dylanevans1901 6 місяців тому +21

    One of the greatest games of Rugby I've ever watched 🇿🇦🇲🇫🏉🔥🔥.

  • @dineshanpillay5944
    @dineshanpillay5944 6 місяців тому +26

    France played a great game, welldone, go bokke❤️🇿🇦❤️🇨🇵❤️

  • @siya8825
    @siya8825 6 місяців тому +19

    This game should have been the final
    The intensity was insane🔥🔥🔥

  • @DRIVER-SEBVET
    @DRIVER-SEBVET 6 місяців тому +60

    Both quarter final games of 2 finalists were amazing...
    I remember watching Ireland v New Zealand and thought nothing would top it...
    Then this game came and it was 2x as nice, being played at ferocious pace from start to finish...

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  • @s.m.drecords238
    @s.m.drecords238 6 місяців тому +147

    This Springboks team is the greatest team in Rugby history. They're versatile and have loads of heart. They'd definitely find a way to beat any other top team from over the years.

    • @sportrocdoc2237
      @sportrocdoc2237 6 місяців тому +13

      As an All Black supporter I have to agree with you, they would just find a way to beat any team. I would think they would do so against the 2015 AB's too.

    • @marcellvanrooyen921
      @marcellvanrooyen921 6 місяців тому +11

      @@sportrocdoc2237 Thanks for the kind words. However the 2015 AB's stand on their own pedestal. They won 90% of their games for almost 2 years straight! What a way to win. Maybe one day South Africa can also achieve that. Hoping the AB's match us for 4 cups soon!

    • @s.m.drecords238
      @s.m.drecords238 6 місяців тому +13

      @@marcellvanrooyen921 If that All Blacks team faced this Springboks team in the Rugby Championship they'd definitely win. But I think it would be a different story at knockout game in a world cup coz this team is tailor made for KO rugby. I also think the 2015 All Blacks would have serious problems with that line speed/rush defence plus that versatile kicking game/high ball and ofcoz the scrum/bomb squad. The bag of tricks of this Springbok team is endless.

    • @StevenBenjaminAuthor
      @StevenBenjaminAuthor 5 місяців тому +2

      @@marcellvanrooyen921 been thinking about that team, I think man-for-man they more talented, but this Boks side has something else in their resilience. PLus for that 4 yr cycle there wasn't much in the way of opposition to the ABs (not their fault, but they were never pushed to levels this Bok team were), but the level of competition this time round, meant they would need that bit extra, for when the tank is empty.

    • @Matt-od8ih
      @Matt-od8ih 5 місяців тому +4

      Far from the greatest team in Rugby History. 3 unconvincing wins in a world cup final is no bragging right. How many rugby championships / tri-nations?

  • @Francois1807
    @Francois1807 6 місяців тому +69

    For as long as I live, I will never forget Mandoza leaking in through the stadium speakers as these French blokes, who felt they were pre-ordained, stared into the middle distance. Vanquished.

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 місяців тому

      It was amazing!

    • @mackyj7801
      @mackyj7801 6 місяців тому +6

      Hearing Mendoza was a master stroke by sarugby marketing, utilmate party song especially with that bass

    • @brianmoatlhodi8444
      @brianmoatlhodi8444 6 місяців тому

      💀💀💀

  • @gertusvandervyver2190
    @gertusvandervyver2190 6 місяців тому +102

    I don't usually comment a lot on UA-cam, but I finally summoned the courage to rewatch this game because as it was happening I knew that it will go down as one of the best games ever played. I was afraid that if I watched it again that the result might change, but luckily it didn't and our (SA) magical run to become champions remains in tact.
    It's disheartening to see so many rugby fans try to take away and bash our performance/our style/complaining about the refereeing and some being downright nasty to our country and players. These commenters say that we are the worst team to have won it, that we do not play with any style, that we were lucky and that we do not deserve to be champions. Please watch this game again.
    There will always be elements in rugby that are out of your control. But when I see teams not converting their tries/penalties you are going to have to criticise yourself first for not putting points on the board when things are under your control. France in this game missed out on 4 points with their kicking. There are plenty of great videos showing that Kolbe's chargedown was legit so I don't think there's room to debate that. New-Zealand didn't convert in the final as well, but still some fans are overlooking these instances and jumping straight to the refereeing - the things out of their control.
    I'm not saying that refereeing shouldn't be criticised, but all teams played under these rules as they were instated. Going forward things might change and the TMO interactions might change, but all teams were playing under these rules as interpreted by the officials. So don't put our Springboks down, 3 points were the difference between three teams that could all have won it. We played some of the highest quality rugby we have ever played and we had the hardest road to a final out of any World Cup thus far. We deserve it, just like France, New Zealand, England also would have deserved it had they won. I would have been sad if we lost, but I would also have accepted it. I would have accepted that there will always be contingencies you could nit-pick that might have changed the outcome, but the game goes on and life goes on. I hope when all the emotions settle that people will look at our boks' performance with a bit more grace and realise that you can't will the ball to bounce into your hands at all times.
    I'm beyond proud of our Boks and country and thankful to be alive to have witnessed one of the greatest teams do what they do best. Winning.

    • @cigh7445
      @cigh7445 6 місяців тому +2

      There are no videos showing the charge down was legit, there are only videos where SA fans try to tell you it was legit.
      The rule is that you cannot start your run off the line to the kicker until the kicker takes a step in the direction of the ball.
      It's that simple.
      It's clear that the run was started before any step was taken, the most ridiculous videos will try to convince you that the slight shift in the weight of the kickers feet before taking any step counts as a step, but it does not.
      That's not to say that South Africa are not worthy champions, but on that one point regarding the blocked kick I must disagree with you.
      I have no problems with South Africa's style, teams don't have to be flashy to win games. Rugby is about getting from one end to the other however you can within the rules of the game.

    • @jaksdt
      @jaksdt 6 місяців тому +16

      @@cigh7445 Nope. The rule says as soos as the player begins his kick, meaning moves, then the opposing side can charge down. Some players step forward straight away and kick, this no 10 started his kick by swaying and doing other stuff before stepping forward. And South African fans don't have to tell you the charge down was legit. The referee did that for us as well as the commentators, all who know their rules better than you mate.

    • @purepeter4737
      @purepeter4737 5 місяців тому +1

      You are arrogant cheats

    • @henniebester9437
      @henniebester9437 5 місяців тому

      It turns out it is not that simple. Rugby has laws, not rules.

    • @JessicaGov
      @JessicaGov 5 місяців тому +4

      ​@@cigh7445you can't come force your understanding of the rule upon others. If World Rugby and its referees confirmed that it was legal, who are you to say that it was not?

  • @MetYsJa
    @MetYsJa 6 місяців тому +25

    This game had my heart beating harder than the semi final and final combined. What a match

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    • @enoughhlungwani3821
      @enoughhlungwani3821 2 місяці тому

      The final got me in ICU 😂

  • @7oshiki19
    @7oshiki19 Місяць тому +6

    This was, and is, the greatest rugby game I have ever watched.

  • @Ronny_Ron
    @Ronny_Ron 4 місяці тому +8

    That Cheslin charge down, that Etzebeth brute strength and power, Arendse's decisive speed, de Allende's grit, Kriel's kick pass to Cheslin's try and man of the match performance!
    What an epic and iconic game!
    Oh, and Sita asking the ref if he could have a go before engaging

  • @keithm6252
    @keithm6252 6 місяців тому +23

    Definitely the game of the tournament and of the best ever . France played an amazing game but South Africa showed strength grit and determination our rugby is on another level 💪. This game could've gone both ways i feel so gutted for France , the best team for the last three years . With the quality that France have , hopefully they'll win the next one 🇿🇦 ❤ 🇲🇫

  • @user-js1ki8tq2e
    @user-js1ki8tq2e 2 місяці тому +10

    I watch this every night before I go to sleep.
    As all south africans should.

  • @yangagaqa9208
    @yangagaqa9208 5 місяців тому +24

    I don't know how many times i watched the highlihights. I just can't get enough❤🇿🇦🙈

  • @alexroberts1801
    @alexroberts1801 6 місяців тому +13

    Highlights don't do it justice, the energy and commitment throughout the entire game from both sides is next level.

  • @Benjieboy247
    @Benjieboy247 6 місяців тому +112

    Dunno how France didn't win, shows the resilience of SA they deserved the World Cup win

    • @erickdavid2412
      @erickdavid2412 6 місяців тому

      France bribed world rugby to host the RWC. They should be permanently banned. Also france surrendered in WW2. They are a dishonest and disrespectful nation and will never win a RWC

    • @SoCalDreaming87
      @SoCalDreaming87 6 місяців тому +5

      Thank you for your humility. We are very proud of this team!

    • @LomuHabana
      @LomuHabana 6 місяців тому +10

      France was excellent, but SA were slightly better on the day. Experience of the SA team was clearly showing.

    • @ninjesus4079
      @ninjesus4079 6 місяців тому

      I know... O Keefe and TMO

    • @craigweideman6194
      @craigweideman6194 6 місяців тому

      @@ninjesus4079 🤣keep crying mon ami we love your salty tears

  • @wagstation
    @wagstation 6 місяців тому +17

    This was the greatest Bok performance ever imo, given the French record at home and the cauldron-like atmosphere

    • @janviljoen7001
      @janviljoen7001 5 місяців тому +1

      Yep, a hostile cauldron, which the Boks handled superbly.

  • @hope7495
    @hope7495 6 місяців тому +12

    I never get tired of this match, what a beautiful match this was

  • @Opd351
    @Opd351 6 місяців тому +40

    this boks team plays incredible rugby in a lot of different styles very adaptable play

  • @nic0072
    @nic0072 6 місяців тому +61

    No other team would have beaten France. Most dangerous and most talented team at this RWC, ie. France (apart from SA of course).

    • @scoopspy3065
      @scoopspy3065 6 місяців тому +5

      there is a chance NZ could have beaten France if they had a match again at the finals

    • @san12X
      @san12X 6 місяців тому +7

      @@scoopspy3065 lol didn't France beat nz properly in the opening game

    • @AFFA_V
      @AFFA_V 6 місяців тому +1

      I'm from SA but Never doubt the All blacks!!!!! Never do that

    • @laygossom2655
      @laygossom2655 6 місяців тому +1

      I never seen such speed in passing and power combined

    • @nic0072
      @nic0072 6 місяців тому +2

      @@AFFA_VCape Crusader? This AB team is good but not as excellent as the McCaw crop or even other AB teams before that. In fact they are very beatable (like we have seen).

  • @AmazingGrace812
    @AmazingGrace812 3 місяці тому +5

    Hands down the greatest game I've ever got to watch live on TV. The level of intensity and skills from both sides was insanely next level. Both teams were winners on this day for the display of rugby we got to witness. France👏🏼 just Wow! there wouldn't of been any other team in the world that could of level up to the France on that day but South Africa.

    • @Ebendejongh1
      @Ebendejongh1 3 місяці тому

      Maybe NZ too. And I'm South african

  • @PaulinKantue
    @PaulinKantue 6 місяців тому +23

    This was the play of the game for me 14:14. SA could have used a long pass option to left-wing with a dummy cover but decided to play smart secure rugby and give it their No.4. What a try under so much pressure!

    • @JohnSmith-xx9th
      @JohnSmith-xx9th 6 місяців тому

      He definitely made up for the yellow card!

  • @johnsantos3392
    @johnsantos3392 4 місяці тому +5

    What a great memory 🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @ciaranbrk
    @ciaranbrk 6 місяців тому +23

    Both qfs were some of the best games ever played.

    • @RedpiSingleton
      @RedpiSingleton 6 місяців тому

      Its 4 games in the qfs, which two are you talking 'bout?

    • @HennasBennas
      @HennasBennas 6 місяців тому

      ​@@RedpiSingleton Ire vs NZ and SA vs Fra

  • @renaldonoland2298
    @renaldonoland2298 6 місяців тому +21

    This for me felt like the final.

  • @louismuller8724
    @louismuller8724 6 місяців тому +6

    The Springboks' finest WC hour. Rugby of the highest quality under utmost pressure.

  • @laakamotlogelwa1459
    @laakamotlogelwa1459 6 місяців тому +18

    South Africa has been playing the best teams on their way to the final

  • @skuiry11097
    @skuiry11097 6 місяців тому +9

    I liked rugby as a casual sport, this game made me love rugby!

    • @bolsnot4520
      @bolsnot4520 6 місяців тому

      Most welcome.

    • @chrisnel5505
      @chrisnel5505 5 місяців тому

      If you can call their tackling casual wait till you take one 😊

  • @kurukoei
    @kurukoei 5 місяців тому +12

    So, the yellow card worked out in the end as it gave Etzebeth a breather for 10 minutes right in the middle of the game. This meant he could play to the final whistle without being subbed. He came back fresh after his rest to be at his best for the last 35 minutes and score the decisive try. Thanks TMO! What a legend

  • @gertygordon33
    @gertygordon33 4 місяці тому +4

    I keep on watching these games. The Boks were amazing. They gave their country the biggest Xmast give with that tophy. Thank u again and again to all of you. Managers trainers. South Africa loves you dearly and appreciate the wonderful talent and comeradery. Bless you and bless you

  • @chiefmgabhi1870
    @chiefmgabhi1870 5 місяців тому +117

    This was the sweetest win in the World Cup! The arrogance of the French media…made all of this so much tastier. Funny how the flair of the French team only scored using their forwards and the unskilled Boks scored 3 of 4 tries from their backs. I’ll be back here every year to reminisce. Still celebrating 😄😄

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    • @lunsas
      @lunsas 5 місяців тому +4

      Sooooo sooo sweeeeet😂😂😂

    • @phatymaniac
      @phatymaniac 5 місяців тому +2

      you said it chief

    • @markhamer7220
      @markhamer7220 4 місяці тому +2

      All your tries came from lucky bounces!!!

    • @revolutionnow5227
      @revolutionnow5227 4 місяці тому +6

      ​@@markhamer7220😂😂

  • @alpozongo1485
    @alpozongo1485 6 місяців тому +14

    Kolbe smoked the French winger🤣💔…silence him all night
    🏆🏆BOKKE🏆🏆

    • @witwolf4641
      @witwolf4641 6 місяців тому +3

      and kurt lee smoked that clumsy french fullback also

  • @powerfulkay7290
    @powerfulkay7290 6 місяців тому +33

    After this match, Eben Etzebeth had a new name: "Elizabedi." The rest is history. 😂😂❤

    • @lunsas
      @lunsas 6 місяців тому +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @sphamandlahlela5900
    @sphamandlahlela5900 6 місяців тому +40

    I love how the South Africans don't care whether you are a host or not, they will knock you out there and there. It happened in Japan 2019 world cup.

    • @kwedini1181
      @kwedini1181 3 місяці тому +3

      It's safe to call them the Host knockers😅

  • @isaacmolefenyokong7776
    @isaacmolefenyokong7776 2 місяці тому +2

    Quite possibly the best match I've ever seen. An instant classic!!
    And I've watched rugby for close to 30 years, mind you...

  • @revanomichael
    @revanomichael 3 місяці тому +3

    I could watch this every day for the rest of my life!

  • @MrMattiepan
    @MrMattiepan 4 місяці тому +6

    I'm late to this thread, but just to leave a small internet mark, I must say that this was the most amazing game of rugby I've seen in many, many years. The greatest world cup of them all! I hope to see something like this again before I leave this earth!

  • @alexjack5158
    @alexjack5158 6 місяців тому +5

    16:20 - THATS the smile of a man who LOVES his job. XD

  • @nhloniphombeje8379
    @nhloniphombeje8379 3 місяці тому +2

    That block from Chelson Koble saved the whole country, i will never forget ❤❤❤

    • @Ebendejongh1
      @Ebendejongh1 3 місяці тому

      Everyone was shocked in the room when we watch the game live. And then the excitement came

  • @rafidog
    @rafidog 6 місяців тому +5

    Extended highlights of a game 16 days late. Outstanding. Good job to the World Rugby media team.

  • @Bobbydyland
    @Bobbydyland 6 місяців тому +7

    This game was amazing. Best game I've ever seen.

  • @eudonhickey1374
    @eudonhickey1374 5 місяців тому +7

    this french team is boiling with talent and massive contenders for the next world cup in 2027

  • @sollysplace4456
    @sollysplace4456 Місяць тому +1

    Nearly 6 months later and this game is still breathtaking in every aspect, being a South African, here are my top moments...(1)Cheslin charges down to stop the conversion and then goes on to score a try, (2) Eben gets yellow carded, gets booed and comes back to score a try muscling 3 French players attempting to stop him and (3)Faf snatching the ball out of the hands of France's biggest and probably strongest player for the win in the last seconds...if this world cup did not show the rest of the world the special teamwork within this Springboks team then I don't know what will, every single player taking full responsibility upon their shoulders....Ox vs England, Pieter-Steph vs NZ in the final, Handre In the semis and the final, D Willemse throuought the tournament, Kwagga vs England, Deon F throughout the tournament, RG vs England, Mannie vs Scotland, Kurt Lee, Jesse K, Trevor, Bongi, etc...in the rugby field these guys could die for one another🔥🔥🔥...if this culture remains, no one can bet against them playing a 3rd world cup final in a row

  • @user-xc1ep4zh9y
    @user-xc1ep4zh9y 2 місяці тому +2

    I keep coming back to this!!

  • @HemiJB91
    @HemiJB91 6 місяців тому +9

    Thats Eben card was just a water break for him. Recharged and came back lethal

  • @kylesmith1160
    @kylesmith1160 6 місяців тому +5

    As a South African this was the best match I watched in my life and yes I watched the 95 final

  • @paddy8046
    @paddy8046 5 місяців тому +2

    I've watched this so many times now, Deon Fourie living my dream! You can see the passion, determination and how much the jersey means to him.

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  • @andrewspaltman
    @andrewspaltman Місяць тому +3

    Love them or hate them, the Springboks worked their arses off for every metre gained in every game ~

  • @user-zp1ku3gs6p
    @user-zp1ku3gs6p 6 місяців тому +16

    That was actually the World Cup final... one of the Great games of all of them... ❤

    • @Hrodwulf9
      @Hrodwulf9 6 місяців тому

      Absolutely this

  • @w0tness
    @w0tness 5 місяців тому +3

    One of the best games of Rugby played in a long, long time IMO.

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  • @LomuHabana
    @LomuHabana 6 місяців тому +7

    Best game at this World Cup by far, Ireland-NZ and Ireland-Bokke second and third.
    Few games that compare to it, certainly one of the greatest games of all time.

  • @dilffred5464
    @dilffred5464 5 місяців тому +5

    What a match. So memorable. Please just give us the full match on UA-cam.

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  • @svenerikgolden7069
    @svenerikgolden7069 6 місяців тому +12

    For me this was the real final or the defining match of the tournament. I felt the winner of this would go on to win the cup.
    I still think France would have gone all the way if they had prevailed in this game. In that sense I feel gutted for them - in fact they have always been my "2nd" team after SA - actually hope they get the next one.

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  • @scorpyloon2182
    @scorpyloon2182 6 місяців тому +10

    What a match

  • @jasonjohnson3589
    @jasonjohnson3589 Місяць тому +2

    9:05 is why the Springboks are the GOAT. All the European teams care about is the win rate. For us, it's about developing our players, taking our losses, learning from our mistakes, and winning when it really counts. Our losses have been arguably as important as our victories. We are the first team to abandon shame to leverage losses to navigate our course through both World Cups. The first and only team willing to utilize losing as a valid strategy to achieve victory. The first team willing to take an outside of the box approach with such great success. Who would think of using the bench as a tool! You can copy us or change the rules as much as you wish, but creativity is part of who we are, we'll just come up with something else.

  • @KKOPPONG
    @KKOPPONG 4 місяці тому +3

    DuPont was on 🔥🔥🔥🔥. I respect this man. He was an absolute menace.

  • @vahrampezeshkian3212
    @vahrampezeshkian3212 6 місяців тому +6

    As a very avid bock supporter let me tell u this. France had an excellent team, the big difference and the only difference between France and South Africa is that the boks could always deliver on the day where it mattered, no other team in this tournament could. Thats precisely why South Africa became champs !!! Well done lads. But this game with France will go down as the greatest Rugby match that I have ever seen by a mile.

    • @ninjesus4079
      @ninjesus4079 6 місяців тому +1

      the big difference and the only difference between France and South Africa is the referee

    • @marcellvanrooyen921
      @marcellvanrooyen921 6 місяців тому +2

      @@ninjesus4079 Blaming the ref is clearly your coping mechanism. No ref is perfect and to be clear there were many calls in that game which I thought should have gone to South Africa and were not given. Convenient how you ignore those?

    • @vahrampezeshkian3212
      @vahrampezeshkian3212 6 місяців тому

      @@ninjesus4079 I must admit that the refreeing standard this world cup was below average. Shame Nigel retired. I do agree a good point u mentioned

    • @ninjesus4079
      @ninjesus4079 6 місяців тому

      I am happy the World Cup wins transcends sport and helps your country unites but on a Rugby level and in all fairness you didnt deserve this win nor did you in 95.@@marcellvanrooyen921

  • @SimoncitoReinhardt
    @SimoncitoReinhardt Місяць тому +1

    Personal opinion, but that Cheslin Kolbe... Man of the match, of the tournament and of the century!

  • @SakhiwoJacob
    @SakhiwoJacob Місяць тому +1

    This will be forever be one of the greatest rugby match ever

  • @alecttsoloane5479
    @alecttsoloane5479 5 місяців тому +3

    Just watched it...again. So proud of my country south africa. The whole team was great but Eben was unbelievable

  • @Ralve_
    @Ralve_ 4 місяці тому +5

    Greatest rugby game of all time

  • @Rooster1212
    @Rooster1212 6 місяців тому +5

    The best rugby game ever played, period.

  • @schneider0304
    @schneider0304 5 місяців тому +44

    Before this match, I was fully ready to feel empathy for France if they lost, same as I did with Japan. But I was at the stadium and the way the French fans behaved both individually and collectively was so appalling that I’m glad they lost.

    • @mtnstrand2819
      @mtnstrand2819 5 місяців тому +4

      Your message makes me feel even better with the win!

    • @menzimngadi6793
      @menzimngadi6793 3 місяці тому +4

      Du Pont behaved like a spoilt brat.😢

    • @Jan_Raap
      @Jan_Raap 14 днів тому

      I was there too.
      My wife almost got in a fight when she told some French supporters what she thought of them constantly booing behind us 🤣

  • @sifisomagagula5476
    @sifisomagagula5476 6 місяців тому +7

    I remember this game. The guys in blue were already annointed winners 😅😂

    • @JohnSmith-xx9th
      @JohnSmith-xx9th 6 місяців тому +3

      Arrogance often leads to downfall. The French can complain about the referee all they like - however SA had to deal not only with their opponents but also with the biased crowd who even whistled during SA goal kicks. So nice 😂