🗓️ Date: Saturday 15 November 2025

🕐 Kick-off: 20:10 GMT

🏟️ Venue: Stade Matmut-Atlantique, Bordeaux

📺 Broadcast: TNT Sports (UK & Ireland) – more TV info here

🎟️ Tickets: Via FFR

🔍 Overview

France welcome Fiji to Bordeaux for a Saturday night showdown in the Quilter Nations Series - a fixture that promises flair, physicality and fireworks. Les Bleus are the reigning Guinness Men's Six Nations champions with a squad full of attacking threats, while Fiji arrive fresh from their Pacific Nations Cup triumph and eager to test themselves against Tier One opposition.

The last time these sides met, France ran out 34–17 winners in Paris, but Fiji’s offloading game and counter-attacking brilliance always make them a dangerous prospect. With Bordeaux’s rugby-mad crowd behind them, France will be favourites, but Fiji have the firepower to cause an upset.

While France won the last meeting between the two - in the 2023 Summer Nations Series - their previous encounter was a 21-14 win for Fiji in 2018.

🧠 Tactical focus

France will look to dominate territory and tempo through the boot of Thomas Ramos and the control of Antoine Dupont - that is if head coach Fabien Galthié doesn't decide to experiment with his line-up. France's regular back three - including reigning Guinness Player of the Championship Louis Bielle-Biarrey and Damian Penaud — offer lethal finishing, but there are more than a few newcomers who could be tested against Fiji.

Fiji will counter with pace and unpredictability. Caleb Muntz pulls the strings at fly-half, while hopes are high for the involvement of Semi Radradra, who missed the Pacific Nations Cup through injury. One player who has been in tremendous form for Fiji is Bristol centre or wing Kalaveti Ravouvou, the joint top-try scorer in this year's Pacific Nations Cup.

🏟️ Bordeaux matchday experience

Expect a buzzing atmosphere in Bordeaux, where rugby passion runs deep. Fans will gather early around Place des Quinconces and the Chartrons district, with bars like Le Bouchon Bordelais and Café Brun packed with supporters. With kick-off at 21:10 local time, the city will be alive with colour, noise and anticipation. Whether you’re inside Stade Matmut-Atlantique or soaking it up nearby, matchday in Bordeaux will be one to remember.

📈 Head-to-Head

Last Meeting: France 34–17 Fiji (2023 Summer Nations Series)

Recent Form: France the reigning Guinness Men's Six Nations championship (and unbeaten in Bordeaux since 2018); Fiji the reigning Pacific Nations Cup champions.

Overall Record: France have won 11 of their last 12 meetings with Fiji.