Matthieu Jalibert and Romain Taofifenua have been withdrawn from France national rugby union team’s squad for the upcoming Autumn Nations Series after suffering injuries, the French Rugby Federation has confirmed.
France captain Antoine Dupont is likely to miss next month’s clash against South Africa in Paris, with medical staff confirming he will not be rushed back into action.
Axelle Berthoumieu’s suspension for biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer has been shortened to nine matches, after the French international had originally been handed a 12-match ban.
Ireland produced a dream first half but collapsed in the second as France came back from 13 points down to win 18-13 and book their place in the semi-finals in the ongoing Women's Rugby World Cup.
France produced a commanding all-round performance to dismantle South Africa 57–10 in their final Pool D fixture at the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in Northampton.
Babalwa Latsha will captain the Springbok Women for the first time at a Women’s Rugby World Cup when they face France in their Pool D decider at Franklin’s Gardens on Sunday.