FRANCE vs SOUTH AFRICA 2025 | GROUPS & WORK COUNCILS

On Saturday, 8 November 2025, the Stade de France is set to host an exceptional match between France and South Africa, a highlight of the autumn tour. This high-level match will pit two major rugby nations against each other in a truly legendary stadium, under the watchful eye of an impartial referee. The action promises to be intense, with the ball passing from hand to hand with precision. Spectators, armed with their tickets, will gather at the heart of the excitement to support their favourite clubs and nations.

The Springboks' recent international performances as world champions have made them one of the best teams in the world, while Les Bleus are fully committed to this match, ready to score points, seek the decisive try — and write new memories. After the painful quarter-final defeat in the 2023 World Cup against South Africa (28-29), the French are hungry for revenge, with their heads full of ambition.

This gathering of nations – France, South Africa, England, All Blacks – highlights the importance of rugby on an international scale. Great players like Kolbe demonstrate the intensity of the game and highlight the prestige of the world of rugby. For fans, it's an opportunity to buy tickets, follow exciting content, cheer in one of the countries where this sport reigns supreme, embrace new hope or celebrate their nation's commitment.

In Pretoria, South Africa, the excitement will be no less intense – these two great teams are meeting where their rivalry often began. Although this is a fictional quarter-final, the match embodies the spirit and soul of a clash in which each player embodies the pride of a club or a country.