France replace trio head of Springbok showdown

UPDATE: France have been hit with more injuries ahead of their November Nations Championship campaign.

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Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:51 PM

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France called up Nicolas Depoortere, Anthony Jelonch, and Louis Le Brun to replace three injured players.
Fabien Brau-Boirie, Marko Gazzotti, and Antoine Hastoy were ruled out after sustaining injuries in Top 14 play.
France will open their November campaign against Fiji on November 7 before facing South Africa and Argentina.

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France has added three replacement players to its squad ahead of the November Nations Championship following a series of injuries in Top 14 action. Nicolas Depoortere, Anthony Jelonch, and the uncapped Louis Le Brun have been called up by the French rugby federation to replace Fabien Brau-Boirie, Marko Gazzotti, and Antoine Hastoy.

Brau-Boirie suffered a knee injury, Gazzotti injured his hamstring, and Hastoy sustained an ankle issue over the weekend. France is scheduled to begin the campaign against Fiji in Lyon on November 7, followed by matches against South Africa on November 13 and Argentina on November 21 at the Stade de France.

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