France 17-32 South Africa result – Springboks score four tries in Quilter Nations Series win despite Lood de Jager seeing red
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Stade de France / 08.11.2025
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Updated 08/11/2025 at 23:37 GMT
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SPRINGBOKS SHOW CLASS TO TRIUMPH WITH 14 MEN
South Africa showed their class as they battled to a 32-17 victory against France - despite playing the second half with 14 men.
The Springboks trailed for over an hour of the Quilter Nations Series match before three tries in the last 16 minutes secured them a memorable win, despite Lood de Jager seeing red in the first half.
Les Bleus started with a bang and the combination of Thomas Ramos and Damian Penaud resulted in a brace of first-half tries for the latter.
However, South Africa remained in touch through a pair of Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu penalties before Cobus Reinach scored their opening try.
With the Springboks a point behind, De Jager was shown a straight red for a shoulder-to-head tackle on the falling Ramos before half-time.
France dominated the opening 15 minutes of the second half but only had a Ramos penalty to show for their efforts.
When Pierre-Louis Barassi was shown yellow for a deliberate knock-on to deny an attacking move, cracks showed in the France defence.
South Africa took advantage as Andre Esterhuizen powered over before Grant Williams and Feinberg-Mngomezulu added further tries to secure the win.
The victory provided a perfect 100th cap for South African legend Siya Kolisi. The Springboks meet Italy next weekend.
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Highlights: Kolisi claims 100th cap as 14-man South Africa sink France in Paris
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22:26
KOLISI REFLECTS ON ‘SPECIAL’ 100TH CAP
Siya Kolisi says that earning his 100th cap for South Africa is a special achievement.
He told TNT Sports: "it's special.
"It means a lot to me and my family and to the team too. I can't take credit for everything that I've achieved.
"There have been so many people along the way that have helped me.
"Everything that I've done, it's not by my own doing. I'm nothing without the boys. I'm so grateful for the way we fought, you know.
"Anybody who grew up in similar circumstances to me, no matter what skin colour they are, no matter where they are in the world, I just want them to know it's possible. It's not just me."
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22:21
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22:20
FEINBERG-MNGOMEZULU REFLECTS ON ‘TOUGH’ EVENING
South African fly-half Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu reflected on a tough evening in Paris.
He said: "It was tough. We were getting a good reward from our kicking game but weren’t getting points on the board.
"I’m so proud everyone stuck in and made it special for Kolisi. I’m happy to win by 15 points today for Kolisi."
22:11
SPRINGBOKS SHOW FITNESS AND POWER IN WIN
South Africa showed the strength of their bench and fitness as they triumphed with three tries in the final 20 minutes.
The Springboks played for 42 minutes with 14 players and still finished strongest. The power of their pack was too much for France this evening.
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PEEP
That’s full-time as the Springboks see out the game and an impressive victory 17-32 as the world champions triumph with 14 players.
76'
TRY! FRANCE 17 SOUTH AFRICA 32 (FEINBERG-MNGOMEZULU)
A tired France pack collapses the scrum and despite having the opportunity to kick a decisive penalty the Springboks kick for touch.
The ball is played out of the scrum to Feinberg-Mngomezulu who weaves around the defence to score.
TMO look at the try amid a claim that Du Toit took out his opponent at the breakdown. However, the referee is happy that the try will stand.
Feinberg-Mngomezulu adds the extras to his own try.
74'
STADE DE FRANCE IN SHOCK
The power and quick play of the Springboks has killed the momentum of France and the atmosphere in the Stade de France. It has been a masterclass in the last 20 minutes.
70'
TRY! FRANCE 17 SOUTH AFRICA 25 (WILLIAMS)
A South African line-out is driven forward before quickly popped out for Williams. The scrum-half sends a dummy and then charges through the gap. Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicks the extras in front of the posts.
68'
SPRINBOKS IN ASCENDANCY
The world champions have completely turned the momentum in this match on its head. South Africa now have a penalty deep in the French territory and kick to touch again.
64'
TRY! FRANCE 17 SOUTH AFRICA 18 (ESTERHUIZEN)
South Africa repeat their attack with a line-out then driven over the line with replacement Esterhuizen grounding the ball. Feinberg-Mngomezulu kicks wide to limit the Springboks lead to one.
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Esterhuizen punishes France's wastefulness as 'raw physics' puts Boks ahead
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63'
BIELLE-BIARREY YELLOW CARDED
A rare Springboks attack in this half sees Les Bleus concede a penalty. The visitors kick to touch and then drive to the posts.
South Africa get the ball a metre short before the ball is played out wide. Bielle-Biarrey stretches his hand out for a deliberate knock-on which denied Kriel a try.
61'
REPLACEMENTS FOR BOTH SIDES
France - Depoortere on for Fickou; Lucu on for Le Garrec.
South Africa – Williams on for Reinach
58'
PENALTY! FRANCE (RAMOS) 17 SOUTH AFRICA 13
Jegou uses his pace and chases down the kick of Libbok resulting in a penalty for Les Bleus.
Ramos elects to kick for the posts and extends his side’s lead to four points.
57'
SPRINGBOKS CHANGE
Fly-half Libbok has replaced Willemse
56'
HEART ON MOUTH MOMENT
Feinberg-Mngomezulu slipped at the key moment when collecting a kick deep into the Springboks half.
However, Le Garrec also lost his footing and the visitors were able to scramble the ball away.
53'
WILL FRANCE BE PUNISHED?
Les Bleus were camped inside the Springboks’ 22 for the opening 10 minutes of this second half. However, the home side were unable to stretch their advantage.
49'
CHANGES FOR BOTH SIDES
France - Taofifenua on for Meafou; Jegou on for Guillard; Aldegheri on for Montagne; Cramont on for Marchand; Gros on for Erdocio.
South Africa - Esterhuizen on for De Allende; Snyman on for Etzebeth; Louw on for Du Toit
47'
MISS-PLACED PASS DENIES FRANCE
Les Bleus pile forward again. However, with an extra man over on the wing Bielle-Biarrey plays the final ball is behind Penaud at the key moment.
45'
BIELLE-BIARREY OPPORTUNITY
France use their extra player to move the ball from side to side. Penaud then kicks the ball forward for Bielle-Biarrey.
However, as the Springboks intercept the ball goes loose and the chance is gone.