France Welcomes South Africa in High-Stakes Rugby Clash

Exciting Matchup Ahead

On Friday, November 13, rugby fans are in for a treat as France faces off against South Africa at the iconic Stade de France in Saint-Denis. This match is part of Round 5 of the 2026 Nations Championship and promises to be a thrilling encounter.

South Africa, the reigning world champions, are set to challenge a French squad keen to establish their dominance on home soil. With both teams loaded with talent, this fixture is one of the highlights of the November international window.

Kickoff and Viewing Information

The match is slated to kick off at 9:10 p.m. local time, which translates to 3:10 p.m. ET in the United States. Viewers can catch all the action live on RugbyPass TV, ensuring they don’t miss a moment of this exciting contest.

France's Lineup Changes

In a strategic move, France’s captain Antoine Dupont, typically renowned for his role as scrum-half, will shift to fly-half for this match. Maxime Lucu steps in to fill the No. 9 position, illustrating France's tactical adjustments as they prepare to face the formidable Springboks.

Here’s how France’s starting lineup looks:

• Jean-Baptiste Gros
• Julien Marchand
• Sipili Falatea
• Florian Verhaeghe
• Mickaël Guillard
• François Cros
• Cameron Woki
• Grégory Alldritt
• Maxime Lucu
• Antoine Dupont (captain)
• Louis Bielle-Biarrey
• Yoram Moefana
• Kalvin Gourgues
• Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang
• Théo Attissogbe

The substitutes for France include Peato Mauvaka, Rodrigue Neti, Régis Montagne, Charles Ollivon, Tom Staniforth, Esteban Capilla, Axel Desperes, and Émilien Gailleton.

South Africa Sticks to Winning Formula

South Africa has opted for continuity in their lineup, maintaining much of the squad that recently triumphed over Italy. They bring in Wilco Louw at tighthead prop, making a single change to bolster their front row.

The Springboks will take the field with the following players:

• Ox Nche
• Malcolm Marx
• Wilco Louw
• Lood de Jager
• Ruan Nortje
• Siya Kolisi (captain)
• Pieter-Steph du Toit
• Jasper Wiese
• Morne van den Berg
• Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
• Ethan Hooker
• Damian de Allende
• Jesse Kriel
• Kurt-Lee Arendse
• Damian Willemse

On the bench, they have Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Gerhard Steenekamp, Thomas du Toit, Franco Mostert, Cameron Hanekom, Paul de Villiers, Cobus Reinach, and Manie Libbok available to provide depth and versatility throughout the match.

How to Catch the Action

To watch the exhilarating face-off between France and South Africa, fans can subscribe to RugbyPass TV. This streaming service offers a comprehensive array of rugby content, which includes key competitions like the:

• United Rugby Championship
• Gallagher Premiership
• Top 14
• Investec Champions Cup
• EPCR Challenge Cup

In addition to live matches, RugbyPass provides match highlights and replays, allowing fans to relive the excitement. Stay connected with all the latest updates and discussions in the rugby community by following FloRugby on various social media platforms.