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FFR statement: France captain Antoine Dupont

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France's scrum-half and captain Antoine Dupont (R) receives medical attention on the field during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and Namibia at the Stade de Velodrome in Marseille, southern France on September 21, 2023. French rugby team captain Antoine Dupont, who underwent surgery for a broken jaw on September 21, 2023 following a shock injury suffered against Namibia at the 2023 World Cup, will rejoin the France squad on September 30, 2023 in Aix-en-Provence, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) announced. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)

France captain Antoine Dupont has been cleared to return to action following surgery on his facial fracture.

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Scrum-half Dupont became a doubt for the remainder of his country’s home Rugby World Cup after suffering the injury during a 96-0 win over Namibia on September 21.

The French Rugby Federation announced the 26-year-old was back with Fabien Galthie’s squad at their base in Aix-en-Provence.

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      Les Bleus play Italy in their final Pool A match on Friday, with a likely quarter-final to come on the weekend of October 14-15.

      “Antoine has been given the go-ahead to resume physical activity taking it step by step,” read a statement from the French federation.

      “This activity will take place under the supervision of the French national team’s medical staff.”

      Dupont was taken off in the 46th minute against Namibia after opposition captain Johan Deysel made a head-on-head tackle and was sent off.

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      Deysel was subsequently banned for five matches.

      France’s health manager Bruno Boussagol said on Thursday he was “convinced” Toulouse player Dupont would not be available for Les Bleus’ upcoming match with Italy.

      Bordeaux’s Maxime Lucu is expected to deputise in Lyon.

      France assistant coach William Servat told a press conference on Tuesday he had “no doubts” Dupont would be available for the quarter-finals.

      Galthie’s side, who have already beaten New Zealand, Uruguay and Namibia, are likely to face South Africa, Ireland or Scotland in the last eight of the tournament.

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      Jen 655 days ago

      When they say ‘resume physical activity’ that should surely mean nice walks along the Seine. I guess there are a couple more weeks before the quarters yet but what doctor would sign off on their patient playing finals in a full contact sport after having a plate recently stuffed into their broken face.

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