While no one had expected anything other than a France win, it was the manner in which the World Cup champions tore Bafana Bafana apart on Tuesday night, which was alarming.
Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos singled out ex-Orlando Pirates forward Lyle Foster as well as centre-backs Nkosinathi Sibisi and Siyanda Xulu for praise after South Africa lost 5-0 to France.
While no one had expected anything other than a France win, it was the manner in which the World Cup champions tore Bafana Bafana apart on Tuesday night, which was alarming.