France v South Africa
“One thing in France’s favour is the support of the home nation. We have sometimes wondered if the occasion and expectation might prove too much for them, but head coach Fabien Galthie, team manager Raphael Ibanez and defence coach Shaun Edwards seem to be able to manage them through the pressure.”
“South Africa have the tools to beat France” he continued. “Their defence comes up so fast and they tackle so hard that they can defend the gain-line and slow down France’s supply of ball.
“But France have threats across their team and the intelligence and composure to find them and depose the defending champions.”
Dawson’s prediction – France victory
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