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France-South Africa: Grandidier-Nkanang at speed, the Blues' tests on video

The captain of the French XV prepares to challenge the Springboks for the first time since the quarter-final of the 2023 World Cup

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  • The captain of the XV of France Antoine Dupont is seen with ambivalence in South Africa before facing the Springboks on Friday, for the first time since the quarter-final of the 2023 World Cup.
  • The players of the XV of France also laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the November 11 commemorations.
  • Fabien Galthié revealed his team for this match on the 5th day of the Nations Championship at the Stade de France.

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The XV of France faces the Springboks at the Stade de France during the 5th day of the Nations Championship. Antoine Dupont has not faced South Africa since the quarter-final of the 2023 World Cup. The players of the French XV laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the November 11 commemorations.

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“He’s a great player, but not the best in the world”: between respect and culture shock, how Antoine Dupont is perceived in South Africa

DECRYPTION - The captain of the French XV is preparing to challenge the Springboks this Friday, for the first time since the disastrous quarter-final of the 2023 World Cup. South African rugby takes an ambivalent look at him.

Commemorations of November 11: Dupont and Lucu laid a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier (video)

LE SCAN SPORT - The players and staff of the French XV paid tribute to “those who fell for France” on the occasion of the November 11 commemorations.

XV of France: Dupont rather than Lucu at the opening, Alldritt back… Galthié reveals his team to challenge the Springboks

After their victory over Fiji (54-17), the Blues will have a lot to do on Friday at the Stade de France, against the South Africans, double reigning world champions, on the occasion of the 5th day of the Nations Championship.

Open Questions

  • What is the exact composition of the French XV team for this match?
  • What is the result of the match against the Springboks?

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The XV of France paid tribute to the soldiers who fell for France during the commemorations of November 11, with Dupont and Lucu laying a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Furthermore, Fabien Galthié revealed the team to face South Africa at the Stade de France, with Dupont at the opening, the return of Alldritt, and Kalvin Gourgues starting for the second consecutive time.

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