
After their victory over Fiji (54-17), the Blues will have a lot to do on Friday at the Stade de France, against the South Africans, double reigning world champions, on the occasion of the 5th day of the Nations Championship.
Fabien Galthié unveils the French XV team to face the Springboks on Friday at the Stade de France, with Antoine Dupont at the opening and the return of Anthony Alldritt, after the victory over Fiji (54-17).
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The French XV faces the Springboks on Friday at the Stade de France, during the 5th day of the Nations Championship, after beating Fiji 54-17.
After their victory over Fiji (54-17), the Blues will have a lot to do on Friday at the Stade de France, against the South Africans, double reigning world champions, on the occasion of the 5th day of the Nations Championship.
XV of France: injured shoulder, Romain Ntamack will not play again in 2026
The fly-half of the Blues and Stade Toulousain suffers from a dislocated left shoulder. He will be away from the field for two months.
“He’s a great player, but not the best in the world”: between respect and culture shock, how Antoine Dupont is perceived in South Africa
DECRYPTION - The captain of the French XV is preparing to challenge the Springboks this Friday, for the first time since the disastrous quarter-final of the 2023 World Cup. South African rugby takes an ambivalent look at him.

Antoine Dupont expressed his pride after the Blues' heroic 21-19 victory against double world champions South Africa, praising the energy and state of mind of the team. Asked about his unprecedented association at the hinge with Maxime Lucu, he admitted not having been able to show the full range worked on in training.

The players and staff of the XV of France laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the commemorations of November 11, paying tribute to those who fell for France. Furthermore, the young Toulouse center Kalvin Gourgues was started for the first time with the XV of France against Fiji and will be brought back by Fabien Galthié to face South Africa on Friday at 9:10 p.m.

The French XV beat South Africa 21-19 thanks to heroic defense and a strong mindset, despite 14 penalties and three yellow cards. Antoine Dupont was voted best player of the match.

Fabien Galthié unveils the French XV team to face South Africa at the Stade de France during the 5th day of the Nations Championship, after the victory over Fiji (54-17). Romain Ntamack is out for 2026 due to a dislocated left shoulder. Kalvin Gourgues started for the first time against the Springboks.

Rassie Erasmus recognizes the 21-19 defeat of the Springboks against the XV of France at the Stade de France, deplores the cards received and certain refereeing decisions, and believes that his team killed its dreams of winning the Nations Championship.

Aryna Sabalenka, world number 2, was eliminated on Friday November 13 by Elina Svitolina (6-3, 3-6, 6-1) in the group stage of the WTA Masters in Indian Wells. Svitolina will face Linda Noskova in the semi-final.