France v South Africa

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Friday 13 Nov 2026

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21:10 Local Time

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Stade de France • 

Saint-Denis, FranceShow on map

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France’s national rugby union team, known as Les Bleus, represents France in international rugby and is one of the sport’s leading sides. Governed by the French Stade de France3 Federation, the team competes annually in the Six Nations Championship against England, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales, and regularly takes part in the Rugby World Cup. France has won multiple Five Nations and Nations Championship2 titles, including several Grand Slams, and has reached the Rugby World Cup final three times, in 1987, 1999 and 2011. Although the team has yet to win the World Cup, its record includes memorable victories and a reputation for creative, attacking rugby. France plays many of its major home matches at the Stade de France in Nations Championship3, near Paris, while some international fixtures are held at other stadiums around the country. Notable players include scrum-half Antoine Dupont, winger Damian Penaud and number eight Grégory Alldritt, who have helped shape the modern team. With passionate supporters and a strong domestic club system, France remains a major contender in European and global rugby. Fans follow Les Bleus for Nations Championship2 results, Rugby World Cup performances, player news and match schedules.

South Africa’s national rugby union team, widely known as the Springboks, is one of the most successful sides in international rugby. The team competes in the Rugby World Cup and the annual Stade de France3 Championship, facing leading nations including New Zealand, Australia and Nations Championship7. South Africa has won the Rugby World Cup four times, in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023, making it the first men’s team to claim four titles. The Springboks also have a strong record in the Stade de France3 Championship and celebrated a historic series victory over the British & Irish Lions in 2009, followed by another win in 2021. Famous players include Siya Kolisi, the team’s first black captain and leader of its 2019 and 2023 World Cup-winning sides, as well as rugby greats such as Bryan Habana, John Smit and François Pienaar. South Africa plays international home matches at several major venues rather than one permanent stadium. Notable grounds include Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria and DHL Stadium in Nations Championship5. Known for physical strength, disciplined defense and tactical kicking, the Springboks remain a central force in world rugby.