The captain of the XV of France, Antoine Dupont, victim of a broken jaw Thursday in front of Namibia, was operated on on the evening of Friday September 22, indicated the French Rugby Federation. However, its exact date of resumption of competition is not yet known.
Published on: 09/23/2023 – 09:42 Modified on: 09/23/2023 – 09:46
2 mn
« In a few days “, the French scrum half “ will be able to return to the French team in a process of gradual sporting resumption and under medical supervision », Specified the FFR, without giving further information. The return of the superstar of the Blues, hosts and favorites of the 2023 World Cup, is good news for the French XV, even if its exact resumption date is not yet known. Doctor Bernard Dusfour, former president of the medical commission of the National Rugby League (LNR), explained to AFP on the eve of this operation that, in the event of surgery, the minimum unavailability for a high-level athlete is of ” four weeks “. Which would only allow a return to the semi-final at best.
« Maxillozygomatic fracture »
« I have always said that the problem in rugby is playing injured players. It’s not a good idea. And the question we will have to ask ourselves is the question that Fabien Galthié will have to ask himself with all his staff: is Lucu at 100% or Couilloud at 100% inferior to Antoine Dupont, who was operated on? , who received a blow to the head? “, he added. Thursday, Dupont (26 years old, 51 caps) “ suffered a maxillozygomatic fracture », victim of a violent head shock during the victory against Namibia (96-0).
« For us, Antoine did not finish the competition »
The day after this third World Cup success, the French rugby superstar, named best player on the planet in 2021, returned to Toulouse to consult specialists and “ do additional imaging tests », Explained to AFP Didier Lacroix, the president of his club, Stade Toulouse. At the same time, attack coach Laurent Labit said he hoped for Dupont’s return: “ for us, Antoine did not finish the competition ».
(With AFP)
Read also Popular success of the Rugby World Cup: “This French team gives a lot of pleasure”
