World champion South Africa overcomes a red card and a halftime deficit to beat France 32-17 and hand Les Tricolores yet another stinging defeat two years after a shuddering loss.

South Africa underlined their status as the world's leading side as they beat France 32-17 on Saturday in Paris despite lock Lood de Jager's first-half red card.

Two years since these sides last met, in one of the most scintillating World Cup matches of all time, from which South Africa emerged victorious on their journey to global domination, the spotlight once again turned towards the officials.

South Africa underlined their status as the world's leading side as they beat France 32-17 on Saturday in Paris despite lock Lood de Jager's first-half red card.

South Africa has taken over leadership of a regional body from Madagascar, which decided to relinquish the role following a military takeover sparked by nationwide protests.

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Dhruv Jurel struck his fifth first-class century and second in the match, to strengthen his case for a middle-order spot in next week's first South Africa Test in Kolkata.