PARIS (AP) France coach Guy Noves has named an unchanged team for the rugby test against South Africa at Stade de France on Saturday.
A France side with four new starters was overwhelmed in the first half of last Saturday's 38-18 home defeat to New Zealand. But the players responded with a better performance in the second half to limit the damage.
Young halves pairing Antoine Dupont and Anthony Belleau played together for the first time against the All Blacks and showed glimpses of their potential.
Burly center Mathieu Bastareaud keeps his place in midfield alongside Geoffrey Doumayrou, who wins just his second test cap.
Belleau, flanker Judicael Cancoriet and lock Paul Gabrillagues also make their second appearances.
There is one change to the reserves, with prop Sebastien Taofifenua replacing Raphael Chaume.
