Rugby

Boks to face France on tough European tour

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The Springboks are set to play France in Paris during a four-match European tour in November.

While the schedule has yet to be officially confirmed, Rapport has learned that the world champions will take on Wales in Cardiff on 1 November, France in Paris on 8 November, Italy at a venue still to be determined on 15 November and Ireland in Dublin on 22 November.

The Springboks would then play a total of 13 Tests in 2025.

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The match against Les Bleus is sure to be a fiery affair with the last meeting between the teams coming in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final at the Stade de France. Handre Pollard kicked a late penalty goal to give the Boks a 29-28 win and break the hosts’ hearts.

This story was first published on sarugbymag.co.za. It is republished here with permission.

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