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A weekend of dashed dreams for France and Ireland rugby

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South Africa's players celebrating their victory against France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France.

South Africa's players celebrating their victory against France in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France.

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Shahiron Sahari

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