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Springboks fall to France 21-19 in Nations Championship clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 14, 2026, 12:21 AM

Last updated Nov 14, 2026

Springboks fall to France 21-19 in Nations Championship clash

Summary

South Africa's Springboks lost 21-19 to France in a Nations Championship match on November 14 in Paris. This defeat marked only the second time the Springboks have lost to France in 16 years, ending their unbeaten run in the tournament and jeopardizing their chances for the final. Coach Rassie Erasmus expressed disappointment, acknowledging that his team made critical mistakes and failed to capitalize on opportunities, while also praising France's performance. The Springboks will face Ireland next weekend as they prepare for the playoffs, with their No. 1 world ranking potentially at risk depending on the outcome of New Zealand's match against Wales.

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Latest Updates

•Springboks last lost to France in 2016
•Erasmus highlighted mistakes made during the match
•South Africa trailed at halftime 21-7
•Next match is against Ireland
•Rankings could change after New Zealand versus Wales

Latest Updates

12:21 AMYahoo Sports — Erasmus after Springboks lose to France: 'I’m going to think about this all night'

What they're saying

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PARIS (AP) — Falling to France on Black Friday is going to haunt South Africa rugby coach Rassie Erasmus for at least a week.The Springboks lost to France 21-19 for only the second time in 16 years, breaking their unbeaten run in the Nations Championship and likely also costing them a place in the final and their No.
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