As we revealed last December, the three French XV test matches in November 2024 will all take place at the Stade de France. Unavailable during the last Six Nations Tournament due to the preparation of the Paris Olympic Games, the Dyonisian venue will once again welcome the Blues who have not played there since the World Cup quarter-final lost to to South Africa (28-29), October 15, 2023.
The program was already known, the dates and times remained to be determined. This is now done since the Six Nations Committee, which organizes the “Autumn Series”, formalized the program for the November tour on Monday.
Coach Fabien Galthié’s men will successively challenge Japan (Saturday November 9), New Zealand (Saturday November 16) and Argentina (Friday November 22), each time with a prime time kick-off at 9:10 p.m. .
For the French Rugby Federation, whose finances are suffering, playing three times in a row at the Stade de France is an economic boon, each match in Saint-Denis – provided they are full but this should be the case in November with who more is the announced return of Antoine Dupont after his adventure in rugby 7 for the Olympics – allowing him to collect around 2 million euros more than when the French team plays in the provinces. During the last Tournament, the French performed in Marseille, Lille and Lyon.
For their part, the South African world champions will face Scotland (November 10), England (November 16) and Wales (November 23) while the New Zealand All Blacks will play four matches against England (November 2), Ireland (November 8), in a remake of the World Cup quarter-final, France then Italy (November 23).
The XV of France calendar
France-Japan, Saturday November 9 (9:10 p.m.), Stade de France
France – New Zealand, Saturday November 16 (9:10 p.m.), Stade de France
France-Argentina, Friday November 22 (9:10 p.m.), Stade de France
