World champion South Africa overcomes a red card and a halftime deficit to beat France 32-17 and hand Les Tricolores yet another stinging defeat two years after a shuddering loss.

What is it about this fixture and controversy? Two years since these sides last met in one of the most scintillating World Cup matches of all time, from which South Africa emerged victorious on their journey to global domination,

South Africa has taken over leadership of a regional body from Madagascar, which decided to relinquish the role following a military takeover sparked by nationwide protests.

Damian Penaud overtook Serge Blanco as France's all-time leading try scorer in test rugby with his 39th try early into a 32-17 home defeat against world champion South Africa on Saturday. Penaud latched onto a smart chip kick from fullback Thomas Ramos and ran over in the right corner untouched.

World champions South Africa recovered from 14-6 down and the sending-off of powerhouse lock Lood de Jager to overpower France 32-17 in a bruising Autumn international on Saturday.

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered a probe into how its citizens were recruited to fight as mercenaries in Russia’s war against Ukraine.

India A Vs South Africa A 2nd Unofficial Test, Day 3 Weather Forecast: The probability of precipitation is low at 5%, with no chance of thunderstorms (0%)

France have named a new halfback pairing with Nolann Le Garrec starting alongside Romain Ntamack for Saturday’s test against South Africa at the Stade de France, with captain Antoine Dupont still unavailable after a knee ligament injury.