IN PICTURES: The agony and the ecstasy from Boks’ win against France

There was joy and happiness, and relief and pride after the Springboks had beaten hosts, France, 29-28 in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final match in Paris on Sunday night.

But there was also pain and sadness, and dejection and despondency for the French players and their fans, following their team crashing out of their home tournament.

Here then are some of the best pictures, capturing the emotions of the players, coaches and fans after what has been described as one of the greatest and most intense rugby matches ever played.