Antoine Dupont returned to the Six Nations after a two-year absence to tear Wales apart as France claimed a dominant 43-0 victory in the opening match of the 2025 Six Nations.
France captain Antoine Dupont looks set to add to his single appearance in the southern hemisphere as Toulouse head to South Africa to face the Sharks.
France will host the Springboks in November 2025 as the two nations collide for the first time since their emotionally-charged 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
Scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies will be released from his contract with the Stormers at the end of the current season to take up an offer to play in France.
France coach Fabien Galthie believed his side's 30-29 win over the All Blacks in Paris was an important step for the side ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
France made it three successive victories over the All Blacks following a hard-fought 30-29 victory in Paris.