France captain Dupont gets surgeon's green light to resume full training, could face Springboks
France captain Antoine Dupont has been cleared to resume full training ahead of their World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.But he received good news from his surgeon on Monday and could face the Springboks on Sunday.
France captain Antoine Dupont moved a significant step closer to playing in this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final after being cleared on Monday to resume full training by the surgeon who operated on his fractured cheekbone.The 26-year-old scrumhalf suffered the injury in a brutal tackle against Namibia and was operated on on 22 September before rejoining the squad for light training a week later.
"Following his planned visit to the surgeon who had operated on him, Antoine Dupont received authorisation to resume rugby training from today," the French rugby federation announced.Since rejoining the squad, Dupont moved quickly from bike and pool work to running drills, and Monday's green light means the combative scrumhalf will be back in the thick of full contact.France topped Pool A and will take on defending World Cup champions South Africa at the Stade de France on Sunday .
Maxime Lucu deputised at No 9 for Dupont in their final pool game against Italy, with Baptiste Couilloud coming off the bench in the 60-7 victory.Who we choose to trust can have a profound impact on our lives. Join thousands of devoted South Africans who look to News24 to bring them news they can trust every day. As we celebrate 25 years, become a News24 subscriber as we strive to keep you informed, inspired and empowered.
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