Antoine Dupont leads France to narrow victory over South Africa
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
France edged South Africa 21-19 in a tense match on November 13, 2026, in Paris. Antoine Dupont made a decisive play late in the game, recovering the ball after a crucial tackle from Louis Bielle-Biarrey. The match featured numerous penalties and a red card for Jasper Wiese of South Africa. Despite South Africa's strong forward display, they struggled with accuracy, leaving them unable to capitalize on scoring chances. The victory keeps France competitive in the Nations Championship.
- •France scored 21 points to South Africa's 19.
- •Dupont and Lucu played key roles in France's strategy.
- •South Africa was penalized heavily at set-pieces.
- •Wiese received a red card for a severe ruck challenge.
- •The match showcased a mix of skill and significant discipline challenges.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — How Antoine Dupont emerged from the chaos to inspire France to epic win over South Africa
"France 21-19 South Africa: The French captain was a marvel as his side clung on in a captivating, card-ridden contest in Paris
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