{
  "id": 19151286,
  "title": "Erasmus makes just two changes for Springboks’ clash against France",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/erasmus-makes-just-two-changes-for-springboks-clash-against-france-19151286",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T11:31:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/sport/rugby/rassie-erasmus-two-changes-springboks-france/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "South Africa's head coach Rassie Erasmus has made only two alterations to his squad for the upcoming match against France in Paris. Prop Wilco Louw takes the place of Thomas du Toit in the starting lineup, while Cobus Reinach joins the bench in Grant Williams' absence. This change comes after Erasmus retained the same backline from their previous victory against Italy. The forwards and backline selections remain largely unchanged, with only one minor tweak in the utility position. Erasmus maintained his strategy of minimizing rotations, aiming to build momentum in the competition and capitalize on the players' familiarity with France's playing style and passionate crowd.",
  "summary": "Prop Wilco Louw slots into the starting team and experienced scrumhalf Cobus Reinach is drafted onto the bench.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Springboks make just two changes for France clash as Rassie Erasmus backs winning formula",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/springboks-make-just-two-changes-for-france-clash-as-rassie-erasmus",
        "published": "2026-11-09T11:47:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}