VIDEO: Butchering Bok names - the lighter side of a French function

WATCH as the French master of ceremonies struggles with the pronunciation of South African names – as they do in most countries.

The Springboks were formally welcomed to the World Cup in France at an unrivalled and extravagant ceremony at La Tour Royale in Toulon on Monday.

To the backdrop of a late setting sun over the Toulon harbour, the French Riviera and the Mediterranean coast, the defending champions were greeted with pomp and ceremony.

She managed to get most of them right, or pretty close.

However, there were a few real howlers.

But let us not bore you with the details.

Take a look at these humorous moments as the Boks were called up onto the stage and let us know which one you found the most humorous!

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