Overview
- After Lood de Jager’s permanent red card before the break, Siya Kolisi chose to be replaced at half-time to restore South Africa’s balance.
- Ruan Nortjé bolstered the lineout while André Esterhuizen offered hybrid cover between the forwards and backs as part of the tactical adjustment.
- South Africa overturned a 14–13 deficit with three unanswered second-half tries to win 32–17 at the Stade de France.
- Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored 17 points and earned player-of-the-match honors, praising Kolisi’s leadership after the game.
- Marking his 100th Test, Kolisi led vocally from the sideline as Erasmus highlighted the bench’s impact and the squad’s team-first mindset.