France vs Fiji Preview & Prediction | 2025 End-Of Year Internationals
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After a disappointing defeat to 14-man South Africa last weekend, France look to bounce back against fearless Fiji at the Stade de France.
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How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / US – Peacock
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France team news
Squad: 15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Pierre-Louis Barassi, 12 Nicolas Depoortere, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Maxime Lucu, 8 Gregory Alldritt (captain), 7 Anthony Jelonch, 6 Oscar Jegou, 5 Emmanuel Meafou, 4 Charles Ollivon, 3 Regis Montagne, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Jean-Baptiste Gros
Replacements: 16 Maxime Lamothe, 17 Rodrigue Neti, 18 Thomas Laclayat, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Hugo Auradou, 21 Paul Boudehent, 22 Nolann Le Garrec, 23 Emilien Gailleton
Fiji team news
Squad: 15 Salesi Rayasi, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada, 13 Kalaveti Ravouvou, 12 Josua Tuisova, 11 Jiuta Wainiqolo, 10 Caleb Muntz, 9 Simione Kuruvoli, 8 Viliame Mata, 7 Elia Canakaivata, 6 Pita Gus Sowakula, 5 Temo Mayanavanua, 4 Isoa Nasilasila, 3 Mesake Doge, 2 Tevita Ikanivere (captain), 1 Eroni Mawi
Replacements: 16 Zuriel Togiatama, 17 Haereiti Hetet, 18 Tim Hoyt, 19 Mesake Vocevoce, 20 Kitione Salawa, 21 Sam Wye, 22 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 23 Sireli Maqala
France vs Fiji prediction
France will feel that they let themselves down last weekend, as despite playing the entirety of the second half against 14 men, they were still defeated 32-17 by South Africa on home turf.
They were aiming for revenge for their dramatic quarter-final defeat to the Springboks at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in the same stadium, but they were simply second best to the world champions.
That is now four straight defeats for Les Bleus - the first time that has happened under head coach Fabien Galthie.
Fiji, meanwhile, delivered a typically physical display against England at Twickenham last weekend, but fell away at the end of the match to lose 38-18 to the hosts.
Six Nations champions France have the class to respond though, and will likely take their frustrations out on a Fiji side who will struggle to live with them.
France vs Fiji tip: France to win with -20.5 handicap
