Rassie Erasmus was praised for blooding individuals looking ahead to the 2027 Rugby World Cup, using a remarkable 50 players in 2024.
22 debutants
Incredibly, according to L’Equipe, Les Bleus head coach Fabien Galthie gave 75 different players a cap in 2024 – 25 more than South Africa – with 22 of those making their debuts.