Head coach Fabien Galthié has made just one change to his starting XV that defeated Italy 60-7 in the last last game, with captain Antoine Dupont returning just 24 days after fracturing his jaw against Namibia in Marseille.
Galthié has named a 6-2 split of forwards and backs on the bench for the second time this tournament.
Twelve of the starting XV who defeated South Africa in Marseille in 2022 have been named again this time.
Damian Penaud has scored the most tries of any player in 2023 so far with 14. He is currently enjoying a seven-game try-scoring streak, the longest of his career. He is the top try-scorer at RWC 2023 with six after the pool rounds. He is three short of setting a new tournament record.
Fellow wing Louis Bielle-Biarrey has scored four tries in three games at RWC 2023. This will be his first test at Stade de France.
Thomas Ramos is the top points scorer at RWC 2023 with 61, with success rate of 86%.
In his 20th test as captain, Antoine Dupont is yet to lose a match on home soil. He captained France to their first win against the Springboks in 13 years in 2022.
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