France 21-19 South Africa: Les Bleus beat the world champions in Nations Championship

bbc news Nov 13, 2026 23:13 1 min read 1 reads

France hold on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.

ByAlastair TelferBBC Sport journalist

Updated 8 minutes ago

Nations Championship

France (21) 21

Tries: Grandidier-Nkanang, Attissogbe, Bielle-Biarrey Cons: Lucu (3)

South Africa (7) 19

Tries: Wessels, Reinach, Marx Cons: Feinberg-Mngomezulu (2)

France held on to end their five-match losing run against South Africa at Stade de France with an enthralling 21-19 victory in Paris.