Dupont shifts to flyhalf as France prepare for Springboks clash

France will field captain Antoine Dupont in an unfamiliar position for their upcoming Nations Championship fixture against South Africa on Friday, coach Fabien Galthie confirmed on Wednesday.

Dupont, typically deployed as scrumhalf, will move to flyhalf in the encounter as the team manages injury concerns in their backline. The positional shift fills the gap left by Romain Ntamack, who has been ruled out through injury.

The decision represents a tactical adjustment for the French squad as they prepare to face the Springboks in what promises to be a significant test-match encounter. Galthie's move to utilise Dupont's versatility underscores France's determination to maintain squad depth despite injury setbacks.

France will be seeking to make their mark in the Nations Championship competition, with the test against South Africa providing an early indicator of their form this international window.