Kolisi: Boks are ready for France’s Dupont, wherever he plays
The Springboks won't change their game plan simply because Dupont is moving to flyhalf.
Captain Siya Kolisi has assured South Africa's rugby fans that the Springboks will not alter their playing system for France's Antoine Dupont, wherever he takes up position on the field. Dupont, the world's sole player to win both Men’s XVs and Sevens World Rugby Player of the Year awards, will start at No 10 in Friday night's Nations Championship Test against the Springboks in Paris.
This move comes after Romain Ntamack suffered a shoulder injury during France's 54-17 win over Fiji. Despite other potential flyhalf replacements being unavailable, the scrumhalf will assume the role of second receiver, while Maxime Lucu maintains his No 9 spot. Kolisi, who reached his 100th Test milestone during the Springboks' last match against France, emphasized that his team has faced positional changes before, such as when André Esterhuizen played forward.
France and South Africa, currently top of their respective hemisphere tables, are highly motivated to secure a victory before the Finals Weekend. The Boks previously defeated France 32-17 in a closely contested match last November after trailing 17-13 at halftime.
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