Bitter France Star Refuses to Reconcile with Pieter-Steph du Toit after Rugby World Cup 'Injustice'
It seems like not all wounds heal with time, especially when it comes to Rugby World Cup heartbreaks. France centre Jonathan Danty, still reeling from Les Bleus’ narrow 29-28 quarter-final defeat to the Springboks in the 2023 Rugby World Cup, has made it clear: forgiveness is off the table.
The reason? A controversial incident involving South African flanker Pieter-Steph du Toit that, according to Danty, tipped the scales against France. But this isn’t just about one hit—it’s personal.
“I won’t be sitting down for a beer with him anytime soon,” Danty recently told reporters, his frustration palpable. For the French powerhouse, the bitter taste of injustice lingers, and he’s not ready to let it go. But what exactly went down to create this lasting grudge?
The quarter-final clash between France and South Africa was a nail-biter, with both sides throwing everything they had into the contest. However, one moment stood out—and not in a good way. Pieter-Steph du Toit’s clearout at a ruck connected with Danty’s head, a move that many believed warranted at least a TMO (Television Match Official) review.
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