France adapts lineup as 30 players miss critical clash with South Africa
France will face South Africa on Friday in a critical Nations Championship match amid an injury crisis that has seen 30 players sidelined. Head coach Fabien Galthié is adapting his lineup, moving scrum-half Antoine Dupont to fly-half. France's last win against the Springboks was in 2022, making this encounter a crucial test of resilience.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 17:17 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 21:30 UTC
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