Overview
- The Test at the Stade de France kicks off on Saturday night at 22:10 South Africa time in the headline fixture of the Autumn Nations Series weekend.
- Rassie Erasmus marks his 50th Test as head coach and brings back Thomas du Toit, Eben Etzebeth, Pieter‑Steph du Toit and Damian Willemse, with Boan Venter replacing the injured Ox Nche at loosehead.
- France name Nolann Le Garrec alongside Romain Ntamack at halfback and retain an experienced core with Fickou at 12, while Dupont remains sidelined through injury.
- Erasmus says the changes are part of planned rotation tailored for France’s strengths, and Jasper Wiese warns the Boks expect a highly physical forward battle.
- South Africa arrive off a 61-7 win over Japan and back-to-back Rugby Championship titles, with recent Boks–France meetings all decided by four points or fewer.