The Springboks have named a powerhouse lineup to face France in Paris this Saturday, as captain Siya Kolisi celebrates his 100th test cap. It’s a massive milestone for the skipper, and coach Rassie Erasmus has backed experience and physicality for one of the toughest fixtures of the Autumn Nations Series.
Match Details
Fixture: South Africa vs France
Date: Saturday, 8 November 2025
Venue: Stade de France, Paris
Kick-off (SAST): 22:10
Starting XV
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Boan Venter
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Malcolm Marx
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Thomas du Toit
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Eben Etzebeth
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Lood de Jager
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Siya Kolisi (c)
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Pieter-Steph du Toit
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Jasper Wiese
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Cobus Reinach
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Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu
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Kurt-Lee Arendse
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Damian de Allende
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Jesse Kriel
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Cheslin Kolbe
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Damian Willemse
Replacements: Johan Grobbelaar, Gerhard Steenekamp, Wilco Louw, RG Snyman, Ruan Nortje, Andre Esterhuizen, Grant Williams, Manie Libbok
Key Talking Points
Kolisi’s Century: The Bok captain reaches an incredible 100 test caps — a milestone that will fire up the entire squad. Expect an emotional, physical performance from the loose trio.
Power Up Front: Erasmus has gone with a heavy-hitting pack designed to match France’s massive forwards. Etzebeth, de Jager, and du Toit lead a lineout and maul that will look to control territory and tempo.
New Look 10: Young Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu starts at fly-half, with Damian Willemse at 15 to provide secondary playmaking options. The Boks will look to blend structure with attacking flair.
Bench Impact: The “bomb squad” returns in full force, with Snyman and Esterhuizen ready to inject power late on, and Libbok providing the creative spark if the game opens up.
Injuries & Selection Notes: Ox Nché misses the tour due to injury, giving Boan Venter his start at loosehead. Faf de Klerk is also being managed after the New Zealand clash, with Cobus Reinach continuing at scrum-half.
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