There were some epic and wild celebrations after the Springboks' enthralling win over France and Rassie Erasmus was front and centre.
The Springboks claimed one of the all-time great Test match victories when they hung on for a 29-28 win overThe one-point margin result means France have now been eliminated from their home World Cup, while it sets the Springboks on collision path with long-time arch rivals England next weekend.
But before focus shifts to the challenge that lie ahead, here’s look back at how the non-playing Springboks, the coaches and some fans went wild when the final whistle sounded. Rassie Erasmus was wrapped in some hugs by the non-playings Springboks, who lunged into the coaches box to get ahold of him. He also shared a moment with his fellow coaches — Felix Jones and Jacques Nienaber — in the box.
Subs: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Faf de Klerk, 22 Handre Pollard, 23 Willie le Roux.15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Antoine Dupont , 8 Gregory Aldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 Anthony Jelonch, 5 Thibaud Flament, 4 Cameron Woki, 3 Uini Antonio, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Cyril Baille.
Subs: 16 Pierre Bourgarit, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 Dorian Aldegheri, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Francois Cros, 21 Sekou Macalou, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana.
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