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France ring changes ahead of Springbok Nations Championship clash

France have called up five players, including uncapped Clermont centre Léon Darricarrere, to their Nations Championship squad, with La Rochelle scrumhalf Nolann Le Garrec ruled out by a hamstring injury ahead of their Stade de France clash with South Africa.

France have added five players to their 42-man Nations Championship squad as Fabien Galthié's side prepares for a home test against South Africa at the Stade de France.

Clermont prop Régis Montagne replaces Bayonne's Tevita Tatafu, while Toulouse scrumhalf Paul Graou comes in for La Rochelle's Nolann Le Garrec, who has suffered a fresh hamstring injury. Montpellier lock Florian Verhaeghe, Toulouse prop Rodrigue Neti and uncapped Clermont centre Léon Darricarrere complete the five additions.

France open their Nations Championship campaign against Fiji before hosting the Springboks six days later, with Argentina rounding out their home programme on November 21 — both matches at the Stade de France.

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