France bring in five players ahead of Bok clash

SQUAD UPDATE: France coach Fabien Galthie called up five more players to his 42-man squad for the Nations Championship.

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 8:42 AM

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France head coach Fabien Galthie called up five additional players to his 42-man Nations Championship squad.
Paul Graou replaces Nolann Le Garrec, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Regis Montagne, Florian Verhaeghe, Rodrigue Neti, and uncapped centre Leon Darricarrere complete the call-ups.

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France head coach Fabien Galthie has called up five additional players to his 42-man squad for the upcoming Nations Championship campaign. The squad additions come as France prepares for their series, which includes matches against Fiji, South Africa, and Argentina.

Clermont prop Regis Montagne replaces Bayonne's Tevita Tatafu, while Toulouse scrumhalf Paul Graou steps in for La Rochelle's Nolann Le Garrec, who suffered a hamstring injury. Montpellier lock Florian Verhaeghe, Toulouse prop Rodrigue Neti, and uncapped Clermont centre Leon Darricarrere complete the five additions.

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