France hopes that Karim Benzema and Raphael Varane will be ready to play in their first World Cup game against Australia.
Springbok captain Siya Kolisi praised his team’s attitude and effort despite their narrow 30-26 defeat against France at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on Saturday.
The Springboks came up short in Marseille after France's late try and a penalty goal to secure an epic Test win by 30-26 on Saturday evening.
Jonathan Danty has been named to start France's Autumn Nations Series Test against South Africa this weekend head coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Thursday.
France head coach Didier Deschamps has named his 25-player squad for the upcoming 2022 World Cup, with Olivier Giroud and Raphael Varane earning call-ups to the national team.
Springboks head coach Jacques Nienaber has named five changes to his squad while including flyhalf Manie Libbok on the bench for Saturday’s Test against France in Marseille.
Springbok lock Franco Mostert and scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse say the team is determined to improve their performance after falling short against Ireland this past weekend.
France suffered a 2-0 loss against Denmark in their Nations League clash on Sunday evening and were handed a favour by Croatia to avoid relegation to the second tier of the competition. Watch the highlights here.
Croatia and the Netherlands booked their places in the last four of the Nations League as holders France needed a favour to avoid relegation from the top tier on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe scored a stunning opening goal as France shook off injuries to a host of key players and a series of off-field issues to claim a welcome 2-0 win over Austria in the UEFA Nations League in Paris on Thursday.