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France XV: Dupont at 10, Lucu at 9 vs Springboks
France's rugby team will meet South Africa on 13 November at Stade de France. Antoine Dupont starts at fly‑half, Maxime Lucu at scrum‑half, with Julien Marchand and Grégory Alldritt back in the starting XV.
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First item: 10 November 2026Last update: 11 November 2026, 11:08
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La DépêcheHighlights Dupont's surprise start and the possible return of Julien Marchand, focusing on lineup trends.- Sud OuestNotes Dupont confirmed at 10, Maxime Lucu assigned to 9, and the return to the starting XV of Alldritt and Marchand.
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10 November 2026
- France-South Africa: the surprise Antoine Dupont at the opening and Julien Marchand back? Blue composition trends for Springboks shockLa DépêcheOriginal headline: France-Afrique du Sud : la surprise Antoine Dupont à l'ouverture et Julien Marchand de retour ? Les tendances de la composition des Bleus pour le choc face aux Springboks
11 November 2026
- XV of France: Maxime Lucu with #9 and Grégory Alldrit holder for the first time in a year, the composition of the Blues against South AfricaSud OuestOriginal headline: XV de France : Maxime Lucu avec le n°9 et Grégory Alldritt titulaire pour la première fois depuis un an, la composition des Bleus face à l’Afrique du Sud