It's all over! The referee Angus Gardner has blown their whistle to end the game.
This is dangerous for the defence as Cheslin Kolbe bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.
This is dangerous for the defence as Kurt-Lee Arendse bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.
Johan Grobbelaar comes on.
Malcolm Marx comes off.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has kicked a conversion.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu goes on their own for a try.
This is dangerous for the defence as Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.
Spellbinding play by Manie Libbok is finished off with a try.
A gap opened in the defence and Cheslin Kolbe took full advantage.
France decide to make a substitution, with Hugo Auradou getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Paul Boudehent being replaced.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has kicked a conversion.
Grant Williams scores the try from close range.
A gap opened in the defence and Grant Williams took full advantage.
That's a great try assist by Malcolm Marx.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.
The South Africa pack has powered over for Andre Esterhuizen to score the try.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey (France) is shown a yellow card
Grant Williams comes on for South Africa.
Cobus Reinach leaves the field.
Nicolas Depoortere comes on for France.
Gael Fickou leaves the field.
Maxime Lucu comes on for France.
Nolann Le Garrec leaves the field.
Thomas Ramos adds the points for France.
Manie Libbok comes on for South Africa.
Damian Willemse leaves the field.
Guillaume Cramont makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Andre Esterhuizen getting some game time.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Damian de Allende being replaced.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with RG Snyman getting some game time.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Eben Etzebeth being replaced.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Wilco Louw getting some game time.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Thomas du Toit being replaced.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
France decide to make a substitution, with Romain Taofifenua getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Emmanuel Meafou being replaced.
France decide to make a substitution, with Oscar Jegou getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Mickael Guillard being replaced.
France decide to make a substitution, with Dorian Aldegheri getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Regis Montagne being replaced.
France decide to make a substitution, with Guillaume Cramont getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Julien Marchand being replaced.
France decide to make a substitution, with Jean-Baptiste Gros getting some game time.
France decide to make a substitution, with Baptiste Erdocio being replaced.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
Damian Penaud makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.
South Africa make a substitution with Ruan Nortje coming on.
South Africa make a substitution with Siya Kolisi coming off.
The second half kicks off.
The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.
Lood de Jager (South Africa) is shown the red card
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu does the business as their conversion attempt goes over.
Brilliant skill shown there by Cobus Reinach as they go over the white wash for a try.
Trouble here as Cobus Reinach breaches the defence.
Gerhard Steenekamp comes on for South Africa.
Boan Venter leaves the field.
Thomas Ramos makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.
Silky skills by France ends with a try for Damian Penaud.
Trouble here as Damian Penaud breaches the defence.
Thomas Ramos played a key part in that try.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Lood de Jager getting some game time.
South Africa decide to make a substitution, with Ruan Nortje being replaced.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu takes the penalty but the ball didn't come round, staying right of the posts.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.
South Africa sub Ruan Nortje comes onto the field.
Lood de Jager departs for South Africa.
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicks the penalty.
Thomas Ramos has kicked a conversion.
The kick through from France has allowed Damian Penaud to touch down.
The defensive line has been broken as Damian Penaud goes through the gap.
Thomas Ramos sets up the try.
We are underway as the referee Angus Gardner blows their whistle.
France face off against Springboks in Internationals on Sat 8th November 2025 at Stade de France. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 20:10 and is broadcast on TNT Sports, Discovery+. In South Africa it’s at 22:10 SAST on SuperSport, 09:10 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 07:10 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 12:10 EST on NBC Sports in the US.
Springboks won the last encounter but Springboks are in the best form of their last 5 games.
Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by just 4 places in the rankings with Springboks in position 1 and France in position 5, underlining just how tight this match could be.
The official squads for France vs Springboks will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.
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I tried to find ANYTHING about scrums on this page - but alas… Perhaps some metrics on scrumming, an essential part of union, will help add more context to the overall picture.
No team would have won in Paris against France with all that was against the Springboks. They are truly a magnificent side, and it might be time to start to have conversations about this Springbok team being the best team ever to play the game.
I didn’t know you could be exhausted from watching a game. Now I know.
Wow. I thought the boks were buried there. A very tough game to watch. Hope the neutrals enjoyed it. My nerves are shot.
The French went away at the end. Fitness? Some battered bodies.
One just had to smile. What a finish by the bokke.
Brilliant play. Never write the boks off.
There we go. Turning into an interesting game.
French look good. Unfortunately our guys don't seem to be making much headway. Not sure about the selection to be honest but I am sure rassie knows what he is doing by giving some guys game time. Can only be good for us long term.
The French defence is much better than SAs. Very hard to make ground. And they’re rolling through phases very well. A very good performance from them. Fair play.
Yes, I agree. The game is not lost yet. Guys will have to dig deep to win this but not impossible.
Not sure why the decision couldn’t go to the bunker at the very least. That’s what it’s there for.
Having the AR chirping in in the the referees ears with the stadium baying for blood seems daft.
No mitigation applied whatsoever for Ramos dropping to his knees?
Bizarre. But not unexpected that cards will determine the outcome of this game.
Halo julle. Ja nee ek sal maar liewer stilbly oor die rooi card.
Not in any way possible to grow this sport with refs and laws like this!
It's a closed shop now.
We need more than 2 colours of cards.
If that red decides this game I'm going back to soccer.
I thought we did. 20 Min red. 🤷🏼♂️
The French will get their revenge after all.
Congrats.
Is kwagga beseer?
Hy is ja
Anyone else think these concessions for color blindness are a crock of sh1t?
Because of World Rugby - SA and France (ABs, Wales) should never wear their traditional kit against each other.
I love brain dead, nanny-state rules.
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Anybody know whose broadcasting this game in Canada?
Where can I watch this game live - I live in the Netherlands ?
will this be on Rugby Pass Tv?
I don’t think they have this game on RugbyPass! They have a few others tho!
Going to need two power naps and a double espresso to make this kick off time.