South Africans have a bad reputation for being rugby thugs, but a close look at red and yellow card statistics left rugby365.com realising that perception is perhaps flawed.
In a bizarre reversal of Sam Warburton's 2011 red card against France, it was a split-second act that will haunt Vahaamahina for the rest of his career.
France's campaign in Japan has taken on a divisive dynamic similar to previous World Cups, but it appears a truce has been found to ease strained relationships in time for the quarter-finals.
France coach Jacques Brunel has named his team for the Pool C match against USA at Fukuoka Hakatanomori Stadium.
France head coach Jacques Brunel has named his 31-man squad to travel to Japan to challenge for the World Cup and there are a few surprise omissions.
The bitter taste of defeat is familiar to some more than others but no one is more in need of a refreshing palate cleanser than Sergio Parisse.
