Head coach Fabien Galthié has been forced to bring in three replacements for France’s Nations Championship fixtures next month.
Centre Fabien Brau-Boirie (knee), No 8 Marko Gazzotti (hamstring) and flyhalf Antoine Hastoy (ankle) all picked up injuries in Top 14 action last week and will miss the resumption of the competition, the French federation announced on Monday.
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They are replaced by Nicolas Depoortere, Anthony Jelonch and the uncapped Louis Le Brun.
The French open their campaign against Fiji in Lyon on 7 November before hosting the Springboks six days later.
Les Bleus will conclude their schedule against Argentina on 21 November, also at the Stade de France, with the tournament finale following a fortnight later.
– AFP
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