South African rugby fans are in for a long wait on Saturday before being able to settle down for the clash between the Springboks and France, which kicks off at 22:10 SA time, which is 21:10 CET in France.
That is quite a late kick off in Paris even when considering the slight time difference, but later kick off times are commonplace in France, often due to broadcast and scheduling considerations.
Part of it comes down to a preference for a prime time TV slot in France. The late evening slot is a highly desirable time for major sporting events
