JUST IN: France name side to play Springboks: Antoine Dupont returns!

France coach Fabien Galthié has named his match-day 23 to face South Africa in their Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final on Sunday.

Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFPGalthié has made just one change to his starting XV that defeated Italy 60-7 in the last last game, with captainRugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals: EVERY team line-up – UPDATED

He is currently enjoying a seven-game try-scoring streak, the longest of his career. He is the top try-scorer at Rugby World Cup 2023 with six after the pool rounds. He is three short of setting a new tournament record.In his 20th Test as captain, Antoine Dupont is yet to lose a match on home soil. He captained France to their first win against the Springboks in 13 years in 2022.

Replacements: 16 Deon Fourie, 17 Ox Nche, 18 Vincent Koch, 19 RG Snyman, 20 Kwagga Smith, 21 Faf de Klerk, 22 Handre Pollard, 23 Willie le Roux15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Antoine Dupont , 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 Anthony Jelonch, 5 Thibaud Flament, 4 Cameron Woki, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 1 Cyril...

Replacements: 16 Pierre Bourgarit, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 Dorian Aldegheri, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Francois Cros, 21 Sekou Macalou, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana

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