France Women

57 - 10

Full Time

South Africa Women

France Women vs South Africa Women

Events

Commentary

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The 80 minutes is up! The referee has blown their whistle to end the second half.

85'

Conversion

Byrhandre Dolf converts the try.

85'

Try

Nadine Roos goes on their own for a try.

80'

This is dangerous for the defence as Nadine Roos bursts through to advance the South Africa attack.

80'

Tayla Kinsey sets up the try.

80'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois has kicked a conversion.

78'

Try

Alexandra Chambon goes on their own for a try.

78'

This is dangerous for the defence as Alexandra Chambon bursts through to advance the France attack.

78'

Spellbinding play by Gabrielle Vernier is finished off with a try.

78'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A bit of individual brilliance by Joanna Grisez leads to a try for France

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Joanna Grisez took full advantage.

74'

Gabrielle Vernier played a key part in that try.

74'

A gap opened in the defence and Nadine Roos took full advantage.

71'

A gap opened in the defence and Maceala Samboya took full advantage.

67'

France make a substitution with Seraphine Okemba coming on.

65'

France make a substitution with Lea Champon coming off.

65'

France sub Alexandra Chambon comes onto the field.

61'

Pauline Bourdon Sansus departs for France.

61'

Conversion

The France supporters go wild as Morgane Bourgeois successfully kicks the conversion.

61'

Try

A stunning solo try from Annaelle Deshaye

60'

The defensive line has been broken as Annaelle Deshaye goes through the gap.

60'

Taina Maka comes on for France.

56'

Madoussou Fall Raclot leaves the field.

56'

Hina Ikahehegi comes on for France.

55'

Manae Feleu leaves the field.

55'

Elisa Riffonneau comes on.

52'

Agathe Gerin comes off.

52'

Assia Khalfaoui comes on.

52'

Rose Bernadou comes off.

52'

Annaelle Deshaye comes on.

52'

Yllana Brosseau comes off.

52'

Morgane Bourgeois hits the left post with the conversion, failing to add the two points.

51'

Try

A penetrating move by France results in a try for Joanna Grisez.

50'

What a run here by Joanna Grisez as they get over the gainline!

50'

Lina Queyroi sets up the try.

50'

Gabrielle Vernier makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

South Africa make a substitution with Sinazo Mcatshulwa coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Aseza Hele coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Tayla Kinsey coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Mary Zulu coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Nomsa Mokwai coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Vainah Ubisi coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Faith Tshauke coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Lerato Makua coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Nombuyekezo Mdliki coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Babalwa Latsha coming off.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Luchell Hanekom coming on.

44'

South Africa make a substitution with Micke Gunter coming off.

44'

Conversion

Morgane Bourgeois adds the two points for France.

43'

Try

Slick passing by France leads to a try for Emilie Boulard.

42'

Emilie Boulard makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

42'

Pauline Bourdon Sansus played a key part in that try.

42'

France make a substitution with Morgane Bourgeois coming on.

40'

France make a substitution with Marine Menager coming off.

40'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

South Africa sub Xoliswa Khuzwayo comes onto the field.

37'

Yonela Ngxingolo departs for South Africa.

37'

The ball swings towards the posts but floats to the right, Lina Queyroi will have to re-adjust the radar.

37'

Try

Incisive passing by France is finished off by Agathe Gerin, as they goes over for the try.

36'

That's a great try assist by Lina Queyroi.

36'

Fabulous play by France has led to Joanna Grisez being able to wriggle through a gap.

33'

Conversion

Lina Queyroi makes no mistake with that conversion attempt.

26'

Try

The pressure has finally told as Charlotte Escudero scores from close range.

25'

Red Card

Chumisa Qawe (South Africa) is shown the red card

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Charlotte Escudero bursts through to advance the France attack.

23'

Conversion

Lina Queyroi converts the try.

19'

Try

A wonderful passing move by France is finished off by Gabrielle Vernier

18'

This is dangerous for the defence as Gabrielle Vernier bursts through to advance the France attack.

18'

Pauline Bourdon Sansus sets up the try.

18'

A gap opened in the defence and Joanna Grisez took full advantage.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Yonela Ngxingolo took full advantage.

16'

Penalty Goal

Byrhandre Dolf makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

13'

Lina Queyroi has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

A series of passes by France results in a try for Emilie Boulard

A gap opened in the defence and Emilie Boulard took full advantage.

Nassira Konde played a key part in that try.

The defensive line has been broken as Gabrielle Vernier goes through the gap.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 France Women v South Africa Women 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Sun 7th September 2025, 08:45am PDT 
  
 cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens 
  
 Paramount+ 
  
 Clara Munarini

Points Flow Chart

France Women win +47

Time in lead

Mins in lead

91%

% Of Game In Lead

51%

Possession Last 10 min

49%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

Dolf

85'

57 - 10

Roos

80'

57 - 8

Bourgeois

57 - 3

78'

Chambon

55 - 3

78'

Bourgeois

50 - 3

75'

Grisez

48 - 3

74'

Bourgeois

43 - 3

61'

Deshaye

41 - 3

60'

Grisez

36 - 3

50'

Bourgeois

31 - 3

43'

Boulard

29 - 3

42'

Half Time

Gerin

24 - 3

36'

Queyroi

19 - 3

26'

Escudero

17 - 3

25'

Qawe

24'

12 - 3

Queyroi

12 - 3

19'

Vernier

10 - 3

18'

Dolf

13'

5 - 3

Boulard

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.6

Entries

Attack Profile

France Women

South Africa Women

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Defence Profile

France Women

South Africa Women

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Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

83%

80%

3-6 secs

14%

18%

6+ secs

Rucks Won

121

Last 5 Penalties

60'

63'

69'

72'

79'

France Women

South Africa Women

France Women vs Springbok Women Kick Off Times & TV Channel

France Women face off against Springbok Women in Women's Rugby World Cup Round 3 on Sun 7th September 2025 at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 16:45 and is broadcast on BBC iPlayer. In South Africa it’s at 17:45 SAST on SuperSport, 03:45 NZST on Sky Sport, Sky Sport Now, Sky Go in New Zealand, 01:45 AEST on Stan Sport in Australia and 08:45 EST on Paramount+ in the US.

France Women won the last encounter but France Women are in the best form of their last 5 games.

World Rankings

Heading into the fixture, France Women sits at 4 in the World Rugby Rankings, while Springbok Women holds 10.

The two sides are separated by 6 places in the rankings with France Women in position 4 and Springbok Women in position 10 as such France Women are favourites on paper.

France Women vs Springbok Women Squads

The official squads for France Women vs Springbok Women will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.