The No. 1-ranked South Africa Springboks opened their Northern Hemisphere tour in dominant fashion, rolling past Japan 61-7 at Wembley Stadium.

Now, the reigning world champions have turned their attention to Paris, where they will face France for the first time since their dramatic clash at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

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Les Bleus, currently ranked No. 5 in the world, have not played since their July series against New Zealand, a stretch that saw them drop all three matches.

Nearly two years removed from their last meeting, the stage is set for another showdown at the iconic Stade de France. 

Here’s everything you need to know about France vs. South Africa, including lineups, kickoff times and how to watch the action live:

How To Watch France vs. South Africa

France vs. South Africa will be broadcast live on CNBC and Peacock in the United States.

France vs. South Africa Kickoff Time

France vs. South Africa will kick off at 8:10 p.m. UK / 3:10 p.m. ET / 4:10 p.m. South Africa (SAST) on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025.

France Rugby Lineup

1. Baptiste Erdocio
2. Julien Marchand
3. Regis Montagne
4. Thibaud Flament
5. Emmanuel Meafou
6. Anthony Jelonch
7. Paul Boudehent
8. Mickael Guillard
9. Nolann Le Garrec
10. Romain Ntamack
11. Louis Bielle-Biarrey
12. Gael Fickou
13. Pierre-Louis Barassi
14. Damian Penaud
15. Thomas Ramos

Substitutes: 16. Guillaume Cramont, 17. Jean-Baptiste Gros, 18. Dorian Aldegheri, 19. Romain Taofifenua, 20. Hugo Auradou, 21. Oscar Jegou, 22. Maxime Lucu, 23. Nicolas Depoortere

South Africa Rugby Lineup

1. Boan Venter
2. Malcolm Marx
3. Thomas du Toit
4. Eben Etzebeth
5. Lood de Jager
6. Siya Kolisi
7. Pieter-Steph du Toit
8. Jasper Wiese
9. Cobus Reinach
10. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
11. Kurt-Lee Arendse
12. Damian de Allende
13. Jesse Kriel
14. Cheslin Kolbe
15. Damian Willemse

Substitutes: Johan Grobbelaar, 17. Gerhard Steenekamp, 18. Wilco Louw, 19. RG Snyman, 20. Ruan Nortje, 21. Andre Esterhuizen, 22. Grant Williams, 23. Manie Libbok

How To Watch England A vs. All Blacks XV

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How To Watch Autumn Nations Series 2025

The 2025 Autumn Nations will be broadcast on different networks all over the world. If you live in the USA, you can watch the games on Peacock. 

• UK: TNT Sports
• USA: Peacock
• Ireland: TNT Sports (Autumn Nations Games) / Virgin Media (Ireland Games)
• Wales: S4C
• South Africa: SuperSport
• Australia: Stan Sport
• New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ

Autumn Nations 2025 Schedule & Autumn Internationals 2025 Schedule

Saturday, Nov. 8

• 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. USA – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
• 7:40 a.m. ET – Ireland vs. Japan – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. New Zealand – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Australia – Bluenergy Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – England vs. Fiji – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. South Africa – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Colombia vs. Mexico – Estadio Cincuentenario (Autumn International)
• 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Canada – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
• 10 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Uruguay – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)

Sunday, Nov. 9

• 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs Argentina – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)

Saturday, Nov. 15

• 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Canada – Adjarabet Arena (Autumn International)
• 7:40 a.m. ET – Italy vs. South Africa – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. USA – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
• 10:10 a.m. ET – England vs. New Zealand – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – Wales vs. Japan – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Fiji – Stade Matmut-Atlantique (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. Australia – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Hong Kong China – Estádio Nacional do Jamor (Autumn International)

Sunday, Nov. 16

• 10:10 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Argentina – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)

Saturday, Nov. 22

• 7 a.m. ET – Georgia vs. Japan – Mikheil Meskhi Stadium (Autumn International)
• 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. New Zealand – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 11 a.m. ET – Spain vs. Fiji – Estadio Ciudad de Málaga (Autumn International)
• 12:40 p.m. ET – Ireland vs. South Africa – Aviva Stadium (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – Italy vs. Chile – Stadio Luigi Ferraris (Autumn Nations)
• 3:10 p.m. ET – France vs. Australia – Stade de France (Autumn Nations)
• 10 a.m. ET – Romania vs. Uruguay – Stadionul Național Arcul de Triumf (Autumn International)
• 11 a.m. ET – Portugal vs. Canada – Estádio Municipal Cidade de Coimbra (Autumn International)

Sunday, Nov. 23

• 8:40 a.m. ET – Scotland vs. Tonga – Scottish Gas Murrayfield (Autumn Nations)
• 11:10 a.m. ET – England vs. Argentina – Allianz Stadium (Autumn Nations)

Saturday, Nov. 29

• 10:10 a.m. ET – Wales vs. South Africa – Principality Stadium (Autumn Nations)

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