France v Argentina: Kick-off time, TV channel and team news

France host Argentina in Paris in the final game of the autumn campaign for both teams.

The two rugby nations met during the summer, when France toured South America. During that tour, Fabien Galthie opted to bleed through new talent, handing out game time to inexperienced players.

However, things are very different this autumn. France aren't quite full strength, but they have been bolstered by the return of the talismanic Antoine Dupont, who earned a gold medal with the Sevens team during the summer.

Despite this, Los Pumas are also going from strength to strength. They enjoyed their best-ever Rugby Championship campaign, thanks to the leadership of Felipe Contepomi, beating New Zealand, South Africa and Australia.

This promises to be an epic clash.

Here's everything you need to know about the match.

What time is France v Argentina kick-off?

France v Argentina kicks off at 8.10pm on Friday, November 22, at Stade de France in Paris.

What TV channel is France v Argentina on?

France v Argentina is being shown live on TNT Sports 1. Coverage begins at 7.30pm and concludes at 10.30pm.

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The rugby Autumn Internationals are under way.

All 21 fixtures will be broadcast exclusively on TNT Sports, which is available for £30.99 on a rolling monthly basis with Discovery+ Premium and also includes the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, boxing, NBA, and WWE.

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What about live-streaming?

France v Argentina is being live-streamed on Discovery+

You must have an active TNT Sports subscription, which is available for £30.99 on a rolling monthly basis with Discovery+ Premium and also includes the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, boxing, WWE and NBA.

What's the team news?

France XV: Leo Barre; Gabin Villiere, Gael Fickou, Yoram Moefana, Louis Bielle-Biarrey; Thomas Ramos, Antoine Dupont; Jean-Baptiste Gros, Peato Mauvaka, Uini Atonio, Thibaud Flament, Emmanuel Meafou, Francois Cros, Paul Boudehent, Charles Ollivon.

Replacements: Julien Marchand, Reda Wardi, Georges-Henri Colombe, Alexandre Roumat, Mickael Guillard, Marko Gazzotti, Nolann Le Garrec, Emilen Gailleton.

Argentina XV: Juan Cruz Mallia, Rodrigo Isgro, Lucio Cinti, Matias Moroni, Bautista Delguy, Tomos Albornoz, Gonzalo Garcia; Thomas Gallo, Julian Montoya, Joel Sclavi, Guido Petti, Pedro Rubiolo, Pablo Matera, Juan Martin Gonzalez, Juaqin Oviedo.

Replacements: Ignacio Ruiz, Ignacio Calles, Francisco Gomez Kodela, Franco Molina, Marcos Kremer, Lautaro Bazan Velez, Santi Carreras, Mateo Carreras.

What have the coaches said?

France head coach Fabien Galthie:"It's not a gift to make us play six days after the All Blacks. Against these teams, we need a week to recover but we knew that before. That's why there are rotations and why this group is moving around a little bit."

"The Pumas have beaten every team in the world, many of their players play in France. They perform extremely well. They are finishing their six-month season. They are disappointed with the result in Ireland. It is very intelligent rugby and a very, very difficult team to play. It is one of the best in the world."

Argentina head coach Felipe Contepomi on selecting a new scrum-half: "He has been good when he's come on," Contepomi said of Gonzalo Garcia.

"He is training very well and we believe that it is a good opportunity for him to start a match."