If it lives up to expectations, the France-South Africa match will be the test match of the year. It is their first meeting since the Springboks eliminated the Blues in the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup, a home tournament which represented their best hope of winning the Webb Ellis Cup for the first time in their history.
Despite a blistering start, Fabien Galthie’s men were caught back and a late try from Eben Etzebeth, converted by Handre Pollard, secured a 28-29 victory. It was at the Stade de France that South Africa celebrated their second consecutive World Cup triumph, and on Saturday, Siya Kolisi will become the Springboks’ ninth centurion. The South African skipper’s milestone adds a little more anxiety to French minds.
England have relegated them to fifth in the world rankings and the return of Antoine Dupont after the ACL rupture suffered in March still remains a little distant. On a more positive note, Nolann Le Garrec has kept them on track to win the Six Nations, winger Louis Bielle-Biarrey, who has scored more tries in Tier 1 rugby than any other player this year, has become the team’s new talisman, and Romain Ntamack is back.
But South Africa is quite simply the benchmark. After winning back-to-back rugby championship titles for the first time, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Kurt-Lee Arendse led a nine-try victory over Japan in their opening match of the 2025 Autumn Internationals. Everyone knows the Springboks’ fearsome scrum, but it was the high ball that paved the way for Rassie Erasmus’ men to win in Paris two years ago.
Read below for a complete guide on where to watch France vs South Africa live streams online, on TV and potentially free.
Can I stream France vs South Africa for free?
Rugby fans can watch France vs South Africa for free on TF1+ In France. All you need is an account and a French postal code (e.g. 69150.
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France vs South Africa team news
XV of France: Tomas Ramos, Damien Penaud, Pierre-Louis Barassi, Gael Fickou, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Romain Ntamack, Nolann le Garrec, Mickael Guillard, Paul Boudehent, Anthony Jelonch, Emmanuel Meafou, Thibaud Flament, Régis Montagne, Julien Marchand, Baptiste Erdocio
Substitutes: Guillaume Cramont, Jean-Baptiste Gros, Dorian Aldegheri, Romain Taofifenua, Hugo Auradou, Oscar Jegou, Maxime Lucu, Nicolas Depoortere
South Africa XV: Damian Willemse, Cheslin Kolbe, Jesse Kriel, Damian de Allende, Kurt-Lee Arendse, Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Cobus Reinach, Jasper Wiese, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi, Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth, Thomas du Toit, Malcolm Marx, Boan Venter
Substitutes: Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Ruan Nortje, Andre Esterhuizen, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok
How to watch France vs South Africa live streams in the United States
France vs South Africa will be broadcast live on Peacock in the United States.
Peacock TV subscriptions streaming live sports start from $10.99 per month. You can also stream Premier League football on the platform and all other autumn international matches.
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How to watch France vs South Africa live streams in the UK
France vs South Africa live stream will be broadcast by TNT Sports 1 in the United Kingdom.
You can access it by adding TNT Sports to your Sky, Virgin Media or EE TV package, or pay from £30.99 per month for one Discovery+ plan that includes sports channels.
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How to watch France vs South Africa live streams in Australia
In Australia, this France v South Africa match – and all November internationals – will take place Stan Sports.
It costs $20 per month on top of a regular Stan subscription which costs from $12 per month.
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How to watch France vs South Africa live streams in New Zealand
Sky Sport Reviews is the TV rights holder for the Autumn Nations Series 2025 in New Zealand and therefore broadcasts France against South Africa.
You can access Sky Sport via satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service from $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.
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How to watch France vs Springboks live streams in South Africa
France vs South Africa in the 2025 Autumn Nations Series will be streamed on the subscription service SuperSport.
You will need to obtain a DStv access package to watch the Autumn Nations on SuperSport, with prices starting from R99 ($5.66) per month.
Abroad at the moment? Simply use a VPN and tell your device that you are back home and will be ready to go.
France vs South Africa – Need to know
When will France start against South Africa?
The France vs South Africa 2025 rugby union test is scheduled to begin at 9:10 p.m. CET local time at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday, November 8. This is 3:10 p.m. ET / 12:10 p.m. PT in the US, 8:10 p.m. GMT in the UK and 7:10 a.m. AEDT in Australia.
What other Autumn Nations Games will take place this weekend?
On Saturday, Ireland take on Japan, Scotland take on New Zealand, England take on Fiji and France host South Africa in a blockbuster match, before a clash on Sunday between Wales and Argentina.
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