France secured a hard-fought 21-19 victory over South Africa at the Stade de France in Paris, halting a five-match losing streak against their opponents.

The thrilling encounter saw the French side maintain their composure in the closing stages to edge past the Springboks in front of home supporters. The narrow two-point margin proved decisive as Les Bleus successfully defended their lead until the final whistle.

The win marks a significant turning point for France following a prolonged run of defeats against South Africa, delivering a morale-boosting result in the international rugby calendar.