France to Face South Africa in Autumn Nations Series Revenge Match
After a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, the French national team will have a chance for revenge against South Africa in the upcoming Autumn Nations Series in 2025. The match, scheduled for November 8th, promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the world’s top rugby nations.
The 2025 Autumn Nations Series calendar was unveiled on Tuesday, revealing a challenging schedule for Les Bleus. South Africa, the reigning world champions, will provide a stern test for the French team, who will be looking to make a statement and prove their worth. The match will be broadcast live on TF1 at 9:10 PM.
In addition to their clash with South Africa, France will also face Fiji on November 15th and Australia on November 22nd. Fiji, known for their electric style of play, will present a different challenge for Les Bleus, while Australia, with their physicality and flair, will be a formidable opponent.
These three matches will be crucial for France as they prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. The team will be eager to demonstrate their growth and competitiveness against some of the best teams in the world.
The venues for the matches have yet to be confirmed, but they will likely be held in iconic stadiums across France. The Stade de France in Paris and the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille are among the potential host venues.
The Autumn Nations Series has become a highly anticipated event on the rugby calendar, providing fans with world-class matches between the top nations in the sport. France’s encounter with South Africa promises to be a particularly captivating affair, with both teams having a point to prove.
Key Points:
- France will face South Africa in the Autumn Nations Series on November 8th.
- The match will be a revenge match for France, who lost to South Africa in the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.
- France will also face Fiji (November 15th) and Australia (November 22nd) in the series.
- All three matches will be broadcast live on TF1 at 9:10 PM.
- The venues for the matches have not yet been confirmed.
- The Autumn Nations Series is a crucial event for France as they prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
