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How France took South Africa’s strengths and conquered Europe | SA News

OPINION: French rugby has found the formula that the rest of Europe is desperately trying to solve by blending traditional Springbok strengths – powerful forward packs, dominant set-pieces and unrivalled squad depth – with a more fluid, adaptable attacking philosophy.

Clubs such as Bordeaux-Bègles and Montpellier have set a new benchmark for the professional game. Their emphatic victories in both European finals last weekend were not just triumphs of talent, but evidence of a rugby model that is reshaping the sport at the highest level.

The verdict is no longer in doubt. European rugby’s balance of power has shifted decisively across the Channel.

Last weekend’s European finals in Bilbao…

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