France and South Africa unveiled their compositions Thursday. Rassie Erasmus favored more experienced players. French side, Iturria is titular.
The composition of the XV of France:
The starting XV: Medard; Thomas, Bastareaud, Doumayrou, Penaud; (o) Lopez, (m) Serin; Iturria, Picamoles, Lauret; Maestri, Vahaamahina; Gomes Sa, Guirado, Poirot.
Replacements: Cat, Priso, Slimani, Gabrillagues, Babillot, Dupont, Belleau, Fickou.
Here is the composition of our team for the first match of the autumn tour Saturday evening at @StadeFrance against @Springboks! We are counting on you to come and push your #XVdeFrance! Together, #NewsXV! #FRAAFS pic.twitter.com/GzI7jQK3Ar
- FF Rugby (@FFRugby) November 8, 2018The compo of South Africa:
The starting XV: Le Roux; Nkosi, Kriel, of Allende, Dyantyi; (o) Pollard, (m) Klerk; Vermeulen, Whiteley, Kolisi; Mostert, PS du Toit; Malherbe, Marx, Kitshoff.
Alternate: Mbonambi, Roof T., Koch, Snyman, Louw, Paper, Jantjies, Kolbe.
Check out the Springbok team to face @FFRugby at the Stade de France in Paris on Saturday and let us know your thoughts on the team! #boksontour #loverugby pic.twitter.com/MQ5jCYVBSp
- South African Rugby (@Springboks) November 8, 2018++ XV of France. Follow France-South Africa live