France edges South Africa 21-19 in exciting Nations Championship clash
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
France secured a 21-19 victory over South Africa on November 13, 2026, at the Stade de France, ending their five-match losing streak against the Springboks. The French team showcased a strong first half with tries from Aaron Grandidier-Nkanang, Théo Attissogbe, and Louis Bielle-Biarrey, all converted by Maxime Lucu, giving them a 21-7 lead at the break. South Africa rallied in the second half, scoring tries through Jan-Hendrik Wessels, Cobus Reinach, and Malcom Marx but fell short despite a red card to Cobus Wiese. The match concluded with France maintaining their composure to hold on to their lead. France will face Argentina next on November 21, and South Africa is set to meet Ireland on the same day.
- •France wins 21-19 against South Africa in Paris
- •Tries from Grandidier-Nkanang, Attissogbe, Bielle-Biarrey
- •Lucu converts all three first-half tries
- •South Africa scores three tries, misses key conversion
- •Next match for France against Argentina on November 21
- 10:48 PMYahoo Sports — France hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller
- 10:39 PMBBC Sport — France hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller
- 10:28 PMSky Sports — France put injuries behind them to stun Springboks
"France put a raft of injuries behind them to withstand huge pressure and defeat South Africa 21-19 in a stunning Nations Championship victory in Paris.
"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.
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 13, 2026, 10:48 PMFrance hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller
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.
- BBC SportNov 13, 2026, 10:39 PMFrance hold nerve to edge past South Africa in thriller
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.
- Sky SportsNov 13, 2026, 10:28 PMFrance put injuries behind them to stun Springboks
France put a raft of injuries behind them to withstand huge pressure and defeat South Africa 21-19 in a stunning Nations Championship victory in Paris.
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