France v South Africa LIVE: Rugby World Cup 2023 result from thriller as England learn semi-final opponent

40 mins: France have a penalty but before that there is a TMO check after a head-to-head collision between Etzebeth and Atonio.

Looks like the Springbok second row is heading for the sin-bin.

And he does. It’s under review so that one will be looked at over half-time.

39 mins: Well, the plan would have worked if Libbok had found touch with his kick. Superb from Bielle-Biarrey to keep it in and France now have the throw from the resulting lineout.

37 mins: Bielle-Biarrey clears the ball up the pitch well for France and here’s an interesting one.

Arendse calls for a mark as he catches the ball in his 22 but instead of kicking it away, the South Africans have asked for a scrum.

Can’t say I’ve seen that before but it works perfectly as they win a penalty from the set piece.

35 mins: A scrum on the edge of the French 22 as South Africa eye up a late score before the end of the first half. It’s French ball, however.

I’m going to need a break as much as some of the players out on the pitch after what’s happened so far.

I’m running out of words to describe what we are witnessing.

Mauvaka shows great power on the wrap-around from the lineout and it’s Baille who converts from short range for his second of the game. Ramos adds the extra two and we are level again.

Six tries and barely 30 minutes on the clock.

30 mins: France look to hit back immediately and it’s some last-ditch defending on a number of occasions from South Africa.

Eventually, Kolbe takes the ball into touch and France have another chance from the lineout.

Simply remarkable. Five tries in the opening 26 minutes and it’s South Africa who edge ahead again. France spill the ball in midfield and Kriel’s superb grubber kick allows Kolbe to race clear down the left wing and score his side’s third try.

It’s tight with the shot clock but Libbok adds the extras from the tee.

25 mins: The intensity of this clash is difficult to describe. Both sides playing at the top of their games right now.

France hit back straight away! This quarter-final shows no signs of slowing down as the French hooker goes over in the corner. Dupont shows his ingenuity back in the team as he takes a penalty quickly before releasing Mauvaka in the corner.

France are level...and the conversion is charged down! Superb work from Kolbe to catch Ramos out. The scores stay level - how big could that be later in the match?

South Africa lead and it’s more trouble under the high ball for France. Woki spills a high cross-field kick and De Allende surges through having gathered the loose ball.

The Springboks centre is held up short initially but makes no mistake a few phases later as he dives over the line from close range.

A poor miss from Libbok but his side lead nevertheless.