France head coach Fabien Galthie has dropped his captain and named Gael Fickou as the leader of the matchday 23 to face the Springboks in Paris on Saturday.
Injuries sustained in the Top 14 have forced France boss Fabien Galthie to make two changes to his squad for the three-match November campaign that starts against the Springboks on November 8.
France coach Fabien Galthie believed his side's 30-29 win over the All Blacks in Paris was an important step for the side ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
France head coach Fabien Galthie has stated that referee Ben O'Keeffe admitted he "was not happy with his performance" in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
France head coach Fabien Galthie could select one of the heaviest packs in world rugby during the Six Nations.
France head coach Fabien Galthie said he is happy with the result after his side had to dig deep to clinch a 27-12 victory over Uruguay in their Rugby World Cup clash in Lille on Thursday.