France and South Africa are set to face off in a highly anticipated rugby match at the Stade de France on Friday.
The fixture is scheduled to kick off at 8:10 p.m. GMT, according to Yahoo Sports.
This meeting of Test heavyweights holds significant implications for the inaugural Nations Championship standings.
The Springboks enter the contest with momentum after securing a top-two finish in their pool following a victory against Italy.
They are currently vying with New Zealand for a position in the final, noted the Independent.
France, led by coach Fabien Galthie, is navigating a challenging period marked by several key injuries.
The host nation faces a notable void at fly half with Romain Ntamack, Matthieu Jalibert, Thomas Ramos, and Antoine Hastoy all unavailable for the match.
In response, captain Antoine Dupont has been moved to the fly half position to anchor the team.
The French side is eager for a statement victory after suffering a narrow defeat against a 14-man South African squad last year.
Gregory Alldritt returns to the starting lineup at No. 8, while Julien Marchand is back at hooker.
The Springboks have opted for a settled selection, making only two changes to the team that defeated Italy.
Wilco Louw will start at tighthead, and Lood de Jager retains his place in the second row.
The world champions face a demanding schedule, as they are set to travel to Dublin to face Ireland immediately following this Parisian encounter.
United Kingdom viewers can watch the live broadcast of the match on ITV and ITVX, the outlets reported.
With both teams aiming for critical points, the match is expected to be a pivotal moment in the tournament shake-up.
Fans can follow the latest updates and live coverage from the Stade de France, as reported by the Independent.