Springboks call on experienced lock Etzebeth ahead of France clash

France coach Fabien Galthie is facing a conundrum as he prepares to face world champions South Africa without a number of top flyhalves. Romain Ntamack, who returned to the France team in a recent match against Fiji, injured his shoulder and will not be available for the rest of the competition. The team has no first choice, second choice, third choice, or fourth choice flyhalves.

Matthieu Jalibert, Antoine Hastoy, and Thomas Ramos are all out injured, leaving Galthie with a difficult decision to make. Scrumhalf Maxime Lucu stepped in for Ntamack and will continue to play wherever Galthie places him, expressing his willingness to take any position requested. Galthie remains satisfied with France's performance in the recent match against Fiji and is optimistic about their chances against South Africa, believing the home crowd will provide a significant advantage.