Rassie Erasmus is embracing the hostile atmosphere expected at the Stade de France on Friday night, where the Springboks have won five consecutive Tests against France dating back to 2013. The Nations Championship fixture is the latest chapter in a streak that has held through home and away fixtures across more than a decade.
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Rassie relishes Stade de France 'cauldron' as Boks eye sixth straight win over France
Rassie Erasmus is fired up for Friday's Nations Championship Test at the Stade de France, where the Springboks have beaten France five straight times since 2013.
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