Rugby-Lucu in for Le Garrec as France make six changes for Fiji test

Rugby Union - Autumn Internationals - France v South Africa - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 8, 2025 France head coach Fabien Galthie before the match REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

PARIS (Reuters) -Scrumhalf Maxime Lucu will start for France against Fiji in Bordeaux on Saturday, replacing Nolann Le Garrec, who has been ruled out of the Autumn series due to a thigh injury, the French team said on Thursday.

Coach Fabien Galthie has made six changes to the side beaten 32-17 by world champions South Africa at the Stade de France last weekend.