1 year, 6 months ago

France issue Antoine Dupont recovery update after scrum half undergoes surgery

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy France have confirmed that Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on his facial injury but could begin a “gradual return to sport” in the next few days. "Following his injury suffered during the France - Namibia match, Antoine Dupont underwent surgery on September 22 around 11pm at the Purpan University Hospital in Toulouse,” the statement read. “We have three scrum-halves, and Baptiste Couilloud made an excellent start,” attack coach Laurent Labit said of the options at France’s disposal. Baptiste Couilloud could be a beneficiary of Antoine Dupont’s injury “We have three days to recover before looking ahead to the Italy match in a fortnight’s time.

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

France rugby star Antoine Dupont has ruptured knee ligaments and will miss Six Nations finale

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France rugby captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee during the win over Ireland in the Six Nations, denying the superstar scrumhalf the chance to potentially lead his team to the title next weekend. It is the beginning of a new challenge, I will see you in a few months on the pitches.” France coach Fabien Galthie …

3 weeks, 4 days ago

Angry France cites Ireland players for knee injury to captain Antoine Dupont

Associated Press

DUBLIN — France has cited Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter for their alleged roles in the serious-looking knee injury to Antoine Dupont in their crunch Six Nations match on Saturday. “We suspect it’s a fairly serious knee injury,” France coach Fabien Galthie said. “We have cited the players summoned to appear before the disciplinary committee: Beirne and Porter on …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dupont returns to captain France against Japan in autumn rugby opener

Associated Press

PARIS — Scrumhalf Antoine Dupont returns to captain France when it begins its autumn test campaign against Japan at Stade de France on Saturday. France carries a try-scoring threat throughout the starting lineup, with hooker Peato Mauvaka boasting nine international tries and averaging better than one every four games. ___ Lineups: France: Léo Barré, Damian Penaud, Émilien Gailleton, Yoram Moefana, …

1 year, 2 months ago

France name Antoine Dupont replacement ahead of Six Nations opener against Ireland

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1 year, 5 months ago

France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final

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1 year, 5 months ago

France star Dupont cleared to face South Africa in Rugby World Cup quarterfinal

Associated Press

PARIS — After fearing a broken cheekbone ended his Rugby World Cup campaign, France captain Antoine Dupont reassured anxious supporters of the title-chasing tournament host on Friday: “I’m at the top of my game.” Dupont was picked to start in the quarterfinal against defending champion South Africa at Stade de France on Sunday, 3 1/2 weeks after a sickening collision …

1 year, 5 months ago

Dupont returns for France’s ‘magnificent’ opportunity against South Africa at Rugby World Cup

Associated Press

A broken cheekbone won’t keep France captain Antoine Dupont out of a definitive game for his country at the Rugby World Cup. “We’re expecting the same kind of match.” In the bigger scheme, it’s only a last-eight game and whoever wins at Stade de France is still two massive matches from lifting the Rugby World Cup. We’ll be ready.” South …

$Antoine Dupont is cleared to play in France's blockbuster World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks less than three weeks after fracturing his cheekbone in massive boost for Les Bleus$

1 year, 5 months ago