{
  "id": 19179044,
  "title": "NEW GOALS: Nations Championship title on priority list as Springboks go full strength for France",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/new-goals-nations-championship-title-on-priority-list-as-springboks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T16:50:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-11-09-nations-championship-title-on-priority-list-as-springboks-go-full-strength-for-france/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rassie Erasmus, Springbok coach, has made only two changes to his match-day 23 from the team that defeated Italy in their recent match. For the upcoming Nations Championship match against France, the coach has kept 21 of the 23 players who participated in the Turin game. Among the alterations, Cobus Reinach replaces Grant Williams in the starting lineup on the bench, while Wilco Louw now forms part of the starting lineup. Thomas du Toit is included in the bomb squad, indicating his potential significance in the match. The total caps for the Boks reach an impressive 1,165. Erasmus emphasized the importance of securing a win against France, knowing that any less than a four-try bonus point might not be sufficient to secure a place in the inaugural Nations Championship final.",
  "summary": "Rassie Erasmus has made only two changes to his match-day 23 from the team that thrashed Italy, for Friday’s Nations Championship round five game against France in Paris.",
  "key_points": [
    "Springboks retain 21 players from Italy match for Nations Championship",
    "Cobus Reinach replaces Grant Williams on bench",
    "Thomas du Toit included in bomb squad"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hamstring injury rules France defender Pierre Kalulu out of upcoming Nations League games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/hamstring-injury-rules-france-defender-pierre-kalulu-out-of-upcoming",
        "published": "2026-11-09T12:17:55.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}