SA-born second-row titan Paul Willemse starts in France’s final World Cup prep match against Australia this weekend, head coach Fabien Galthie has announced.
Also, Matthieu Jalibert will run out at flyhalf as he stands in for the injured Romain Ntamack, who will miss the tournament with a serious knee injury.
Les Bleus host three-time winners New Zealand in the World Cup opener on 8 September.
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France – 15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Gabin Villiere, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Antoine Dupont (c), 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 Francois Cros, 5 Paul Willemse, 4 Thibaud Flament, 3 Uini Atonio, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Jean-Baptiste.
Subs: 16 Peato Mauvaka, 17 Sebastien Taofifenua, 18 Dorian Aldegheri, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 Cameron Woki, 21 Paul Boudehent, 22 Baptiste Couilloud, 22 Melvyn Jaminet
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