France Triumphs Over South Africa in Men's Rugby Sevens Semi-Final

The Men's Semi-final of Rugby Sevens at the 2024 Olympics saw France deliver an impressive performance against South Africa, winning 19-5. The match took place on July 27, 2024, at the iconic Stade de France in Paris.

France started strong, establishing an early lead with a try from Jean Pascal Barraque, who scored the first points of the match. Antoine Dupont followed suit, adding another try shortly thereafter, bringing the score to 12-0. South Africa struggled to make significant progress against the French defense, managing only a single try from Christie Grobbelaar.

As the match progressed into the second half, France maintained their momentum with a third try from Rayan Rebbadj, extending their lead. The final whistle saw France triumph with a score of 19-5, securing their place in the finals and leaving South Africa to reflect on a challenging match.

Key players included Barraque and Dupont for France, both contributing significantly to their team's score. South Africa's Grobbelaar was the standout for his team, but it wasn't enough to change the outcome. The match was officiated by Australian referee Reuben Keane, ensuring a fair and competitive game.

This victory puts France on track for gold as they prepare to face their opponent in the final, while South Africa will look to regroup and aim for a bronze medal in their next match.