Coach Fabien Galthié has recalled a clutch of experienced players for France's showdown in Paris against the world champion Springboks this coming Friday night.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has recalled several experienced players ahead of their upcoming clash against the South Africa Springboks in Paris on Friday. The call-ups come after Les Bleus defeated Fiji 54-17 in Lyon on Saturday, despite France having lost five consecutive matches against South Africa at the Stade de France.
Hooker Julien Marchand returns after a thigh injury, while center Gael Fickou, winger Teddy Thomas, flyhalf Louis Carbonel, and winger Gael Drean were also added to the squad. The reinforcements arrive after flyhalf Romain Ntamack suffered a shoulder injury, adding to existing absences for Matthieu Jalibert and Thomas Ramos.
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