PARIS (AP) — World champion South Africa overcame a red card and a halftime deficit to beat France 32-17 and hand Les Tricolores yet another stinging defeat.

The sides met for the first time since South Africa knocked host France out of the 2023 World Cup 29-28 despite France being in control in the first half.

Déjà-vu?

This time France was up 14-13 at halftime thanks to two tries from right winger Damian Penaud’s two tries .

The Six Nations champion could even look forward to playing the entire second half against 14 players after Springbock lock Lood De Jager was shown a red card for a dangerous challenge on France fullback Thomas Ramos.

Yet it was still not enough for Les Tricolores.

After France failed to take advantage of several attacking positions, the teams were at 14-a-s

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