Rugby World Cup information | Antoine Dupont medically cleared to return for France after surgical procedure on damaged cheekbone
They are saying there is not any I in staff, however the return of French captain Antoine Dupont might be a giant enhance for the Rugby World Cup hosts and their hopes to win the match.
Dupont suffered a damaged cheekbone in his facet’s 96-0 thrashing over Namibia and solely two weeks later seems set to be obtainable in opposition to Italy on October 7.
The 26-year-old underwent surgical procedure after the top conflict with Johan Deysel within the forty sixth minute of the match. For the incident, Deysel was given a five-match ban.
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“Antoine has been cleared to renew progressive bodily exercise,” mentioned the French federation.
“This exercise will happen below the supervision of the French nationwide staff’s medical workers.”
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It is anticipated Dupont will doubtless put on some type of face safety when he ultimately makes his comeback.
Whereas Dupont is about to return to coaching within the coming days, his choice for the Italy match is clouded to some extent given the sturdy place France discover themselves in.
France presently leads Pool A on 13 factors forward of New Zealand and Italy, each who’ve 10 factors.
It is anticipated France will beat Italy, even with out Dupont, whereas New Zealand are set to face Uruguay a day earlier on October 6.
