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Springboks make front-row change for French test
- South Africa made one change to their starting XV for Friday's Nations Championship test against France in Paris, with prop Wilco Louw moving from the bench to replace Thomas du Toit.
- Coach Rassie Erasmus explained the strategy, stating, "We said from the outset that we would not rotate too much on this tour, so it was always our intention to select a settled squad for this game to build momentum in the competition."
- The Springboks enter the match following a 66-7 victory over Italy in Turin on Saturday, and South Africa has won the last five matches against France in Paris, dating back to 2013.
- Scrumhalf Cobus Reinach returns to the bench to replace Grant Williams, while the front row remains anchored by hooker Malcolm Marx, with Louw and Ox Nche as starting props.
- The test provides a glimpse into how the 2027 World Cup tournament down under could unfold, with South Africa and the All Blacks among the three favorites for the upcoming competition.
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