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Capilla set for France debut as Galthie names team to face Fiji
Esteban Capilla could make his France debut as a replacement against Fiji on Saturday after coach Fabien Galthié named him in the matchday squad. The uncapped loose forward was called up after Oscar Jegou was injured in training on Wednesday.
Antoine Dupont captains the side at scrum-half, partnered by Romain Ntamack, while François Cros starts at number eight. France’s fixtures against Fiji, South Africa on 13 November and Argentina eight days later form part of their Nations Championship campaign ahead of the finals weekend.
In short
- Esteban Capilla could earn his first France cap against Fiji.
- He joined the squad after Oscar Jegou was injured.
- France also face South Africa and Argentina this month.