Can Les Bleus bounce back in Bordeaux from last week’s loss to the Springboks?
Watch France v Fiji as Les Bleus host the Flying Fijians in the Quilter Nations Series on a potentially drizzly and breezy night in Bordeaux.
– Date: Saturday 15 November 2025
– Kick-off time: 8.10pm GMT / 9.10pm CET (local) / 3.10pm ET / 7.10am AEDT (Sunday)
– FREE STREAM: TF1+ (France)
– Other channels and streams: TNT Sports, Discovery+ (UK & Ireland) / Peacock (US) / Stan Sport (Australia)
– Watch from anywhere: Get NordVPN’s Black Friday deal
Last weekend’s eagerly anticipated clash against the Springboks didn’t quite go as Fabien Galthié’s France side would have wanted. While the match was billed as an opportunity for Les Bleus to avenge their narrow defeat in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final, South Africa ruined their evening by winning 32-17 – even though the visitors had Lood de Jager sent off in the first half.
Despite that setback, France will still expect to beat Fiji in Bordeaux, and Galthié has named a suitably strong side. Among the most headline-worthy changes to the starting line-up, Maxime Lucu is selected to play scrum-half at his home ground (Nolann Le Garrec drops to the bench), and Gregory Aldritt returns to the back row as captain.
Fiji ran England close in the first half last weekend, before the hosts pulled away to inflict a 38-18 defeat. Still, the Pacific islanders are always a danger – particularly with ball in hand – and head coach Mick Byrne has made just one change to his starting XV, with Pita Gus Sowakula coming in for Kitione Salawa in the back row.
This guide explains how to tune into Saturday’s game, with details of TV channels and streams around the world – including a free viewing option for fans in France. If you’re travelling outside your home country this weekend, it’s worth remembering that you can use a VPN to watch France v Fiji live streams wherever you are in the world. Scroll down to the end of the article for the line-ups and officials.
Watch France v Fiji for FREE in France
The great news for France-based rugby fans is that France v Fiji live streams are available for free on TF1 and the TF1+ streaming service. Kick-off for this Bordeaux encounter is at 9.10pm CET.
Even if you’re travelling overseas this weekend, a VPN can help you watch your usual streaming platform from anywhere. You’ll find more on that below.
Can you watch France v Fiji in Fiji?
There is no live coverage of the Flying Fijians’ visit to Bordeaux, though public broadcaster FBC Sports does have rights to delayed coverage on Monday.
Watch France v Fiji from anywhere
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Watch France v Fiji in the UK and Ireland
If you’re in the UK or Ireland you can watch France v Fiji on TNT Sports 2. Coverage starts at 7.45pm GMT ahead of the 8.10pm kick-off.
There are several options for watching TNT Sports in the UK. Discovery+ Premium will cost you £30.99 per month in the UK. TNT Sports can also be added to your Sky, BT, EE or Virgin Media TV package, though costs do vary by platform so check with your provider for details.
Ireland-based rugby fans can subscribe to TNT Sports through Sky, Now, EE, Virgin Media and Vodafone – prices vary by platform, so check with your provider.
More streaming options for France v Fiji
- United States: American rugby fans can watch every Autumn Nations Series match on NBC’s Peacock streaming service. Kick-off is 3.10pm ET / 12.10pm PT on Saturday afternoon. You’ll need to sign up for either the Premium service ($10.99 per month) or Premium Plus ($16.99 per month), and a subscription also gives you access to Premier League soccer, and a selection of top movies and TV shows.
- South Africa: SuperSport (available via DStv or streaming) is the place to go for France v Fiji in South Africa – kick-off is 10.10pm SAST on Saturday night.
- Australia: Stan Sport has styled itself as Australia’s home of rugby and it’s the place to go for every Autumn Nations Series match (as well as Premier League soccer) this season. It costs AU$20 a month to add Stan Sport to a general Stan plan (AU$12 a month).
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ is showing France v Fiji in New Zealand. Subscriptions to Sky Sport Now are available from $54.99 per month, but day passes are available for $29.99. The game kicks off at a very sociable 9.10am NZDT on Sunday morning.
France v Fiji teams and officials
France
Thomas Ramos, Damian Penaud, Pierre-Louis Barassi, Nicolas Depoortere, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Romain Ntamack, Maxime Lucu; Jean-Baptiste Gros, Julien Marchand, Regis Montagne, Charles Ollivon, Emmanuel Meafou, Oscar Jegou, Anthony Jelonch, Gregory Alldritt (captain)
Replacements:
Maxime Lamothe, Rodrigue Neti, Thomas Laclayat, Romain Taofifenua, Hugo Auradou, Paul Boudehent, Nolann Le Garrec, Emilien Gailleton
Fiji
Salesi Rayasi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Josua Tuisova, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Caleb Muntz, Simione Kuruvoli; Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ikanivere (captain), Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Pita Gus Sowakula, Elia Canakaivata, Viliame Mata
Replacements:
Zuriel Togiatama, Haereiti Hetet, Tim Hoyt, Mesake Vocevoce, Kitione Salawa, Sam Wye, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Sireli Maqala
England’s Christophe Ridley has the whistle for this one, assisted by Nika Amashukeli (Georgia) and Morné Ferreira (South Africa). Marius Jonker (South Africa) is the TMO.
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