Two of the best sides in the world return to the Stade de France for a re-run of the epic 2023 World Cup quarter-final
Watch France v South Africa as two giants of the world game meet for the first time since their epic 2023 World Cup quarter-final.
– Date: Saturday 8 November 2025
– Kick-off time: 8.10pm GMT / 9.10pm CET (local) / 10.10pm SAST / 3.10pm ET
– FREE STREAM: TF1+
– Other channels and streams: TNT Sports / Discovery+ (UK & Ireland) / Peacock (US) / SuperSport (South Africa)
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This guide will tell you everything you need to know to watch the last of Saturday’s Quilter Nations Series encounters, with details of television channels and streaming options around the world – including information on how fans in France can watch the action for free.
How to watch France v South Africa for FREE in France
En France? The good news is that France v South Africa is available to watch live and for free on TF1 and the TF1+ streaming service in France. Kick-off is at 9.10pm CET.
Travelling overseas this weekend? A VPN can help you watch your usual streaming platform from anywhere. More on that below…
Watch France v Springboks live streams in South Africa
Fans in South Africa can watch the Springboks’ match against France on SuperSport – kick-off is 10.10pm SAST on Saturday night. SuperSport packages are available via DStv or streaming.
Watch France v South Africa from anywhere
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Stream France v South Africa in the UK and Ireland
If you’re in the UK or Ireland you can watch France v South Africa on TNT Sports 1. Coverage starts at 8.00pm GMT ahead of the 8.10pm kick-off.
There are several options for watching TNT Sports in the UK. Discovery+ Premium will cost you £30.99 per month in the UK. TNT Sports can also be added to your Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media TV package, though costs do vary by platform so check with your provider for details.
Ireland-based rugby fans can subscribe to TNT Sports through Sky, Now, EE, Virgin Media and Vodafone – prices vary by platform, so check with your provider.
How to watch France v Springboks in the United States
NBC-owned streaming service Peacock is showing all of this year’s Autumn Nations Series matches, including France v South Africa. Kick-off is 3.10pm ET / 12.10pm PT on Saturday afternoon.
You’ll need either the Premium service ($10.99 per month) or Premium Plus ($16.99 per month) to watch the rugby. Both options also offer Premier League soccer, and loads of blockbuster movies and TV shows.
Stream France v South Africa in Australia
Stan Sport tends to be the home of rugby in Australia, and the Quilter Nations Series is no exception. You can live stream France v South Africa ad-free, so set that alarm clock now – kick-off is 7.10am AEDT on Sunday morning.
It costs AU$20 a month to add Stan Sport to a general Stan plan (AU$12 a month).
Watch France v South Africa in New Zealand
Lucky rugby fans in New Zealand can watch France v South Africa over a leisurely breakfast, with live streams available via Sky Sport NZ on Sunday morning. Kick-off is 9.10am NZDT.
You can subscribe to Sky Sport Now from $54.99 per month, but day passes are available for $29.99. This also gets you access to Six Nations rugby, Premier League soccer and loads more.
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