France beat South Africa in Paris
France defeated South Africa 21-19 in the Nations Championship in Paris, with Antoine Dupont playing at scrum half. The result leaves France in pole position for the final at Twickenham.
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France named captain Antoine Dupont at fly half for the Friday match against South Africa in Paris after Romain Ntamack suffered a shoulder injury. Maxime Lucu started at scrum half, Gregory Alldritt was recalled at No 8, and Julien Marchand returned in the front row.
France defeated South Africa 21-19, with Dupont playing at scrum half in a tactical switch and leading a first half surge with three tries before a comeback. A missed conversion by Manie Libbok proved decisive, keeping France in pole position for the final at Twickenham.
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France stun South Africa 21-19 in Nations Championship
France defeated world champions South Africa 21-19 in Paris, securing only their second win over the Springboks in the last 11 meetings. Captain Antoine Dupont played at scrum-half in a tactical switch, leading a first-half surge with three tries before South Africa mounted a comeback. A missed conversion by Manie Libbok proved decisive, keeping France in pole position for the final at Twickenham.
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- 11 NovNew development
France name Dupont at fly half for South Africa clash
France will start captain Antoine Dupont at fly half against South Africa in Paris on Friday after Romain Ntamack suffered a shoulder injury. Head coach Fabien Galthie is also without Matthieu Jalibert, Thomas Ramos and Antoine Hastoy, so Maxime Lucu will start at scrum half. Gregory Alldritt has been recalled at No 8, and Julien Marchand returns in the front row.