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Capilla set for France debut as Galthie names team to face Fiji
France moved to the top of the European pool with seven tries, but coach Fabien Galthie said Romain Ntamack has a serious shoulder injury.
- On Friday, November 13, France hosts South Africa at the Stade de France, with coach Fabien Galthie reshuffling his 42-man squad after fly-half Romain Ntamack suffered a tournament-ending shoulder injury.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus confirmed Monday that prop Wilco Louw will start in place of Thomas du Toit, while scrumhalf Cobus Reinach joins the bench replacing Grant Williams to face Les Bleus.
- Veteran lock Eben Etzebeth has returned to the South African squad after recovering from injury, though Erasmus confirmed he will not feature in Friday's matchday 23 due to limited preparation time.
- South Africa holds a distinct advantage at the Stade de France, having won five consecutive matches against France since 2013, though recent encounters have been decided by five points or less.
- Describing the atmosphere as "intimidating," Erasmus noted that his Springboks thrive in high-pressure environments while seeking to maintain perfect tournament momentum heading into Friday's pivotal test.
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Eben Etzebeth recalled as Boks make squad change ahead of France Test
The Springboks will have one of their most experienced players back in the fold as they prepare for a crucial Nations Championship encounter against France, Cape {town} Etc reports. Eben Etzebeth has been called up to Rassie Erasmus’ squad after recovering from injury, with the towering lock set to join his teammates in France on Monday. The 34-year-old was initially... Read more →
After Romain Ntamack's injury to Fiji, France's XV-selected Fabien Galthie has to find a new number 10 to face South Africa on Saturday at the Stade de France.
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