France have suffered another injury setback ahead of their November Tests.
Toulon winger Gabin Villiere, who has not played since July because of a finger issue, recently underwent surgery for a groin problem and will not be available for Les Bleus’ end-of-year campaign.
France will host the Springboks in Paris on 8 November before facing Fiji and the Wallabies on consecutive weekends.
The 29-year-old started two of France’s three defeats to New Zealand in July, when regular wings Damian Penaud and Louis Bielle-Biarrey were rested.
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Coach Fabien Galthie’s options are further limited with captain Antoine Dupont, tighthead Uini Atonio and centre Yoram Moefana all unavailable through injury.
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