Springboks bring back big guns, Le Garrec and Ntamack form French half-back pairing

The Springboks edged France 29-28 on their way to retaining the World Cup crown two years ago and are braced for a fired-up home side who are desperate for revenge.
South Africa's Eben Etzebeth breaks through to score his side's fourth try during the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

South Africa's Eben Etzebeth breaks through to score his side's fourth try during the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-final. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Siya Kolisi will become the ninth player to earn 100 caps for South Africa when he leads the side in their Autumn International series clash against France in Paris on Saturday, a repeat of their epic 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final.

The Springboks edged France 29-28 on their way to retaining the World Cup crown two years ago and are braced for a fired-up home side who are desperate for revenge. 

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