French rugby should regain its star before 2026. Victim of a rupture of the crossed ligament of the right knee last March, Antoine Dupont continues his process of rehabilitation. Regularly seen during various sporting events, the melee half attended the victory of Paris Saint-Germain against Auxerre at the Parc des Princes on Saturday (2-0). The 28 -year -old Toulousain took the opportunity to go behind the PSG TV microphone.
Where is it in its rehabilitation protocol? “It’s going well, but it’s still long,” said Dupont. The cross ligaments are my second time. So I want to be patient and do things right to come back in the best conditions. »»
Asked about a date of return to competition, the French international spoke of “at the end of November or early December, it will not be before that date”.
Ready for the six nations?
The captain of the French team takes up his time. In July, he already explained to the team aimed at the end of November. Dupont should not be there for the next XV of France tests. The Blues will challenge South Africa, Fiji and Australia respectively on November 8, 15 and 22.
If the level is there on its return to the field, the number 9 should rather aim for the six-nations tournament to refere the blue tunic. The Tricolores will start against Ireland in early February. As a reminder, Dupont was injured against the XV of the clover last March. It was his second injury of this kind with cross ligaments. He was successfully operated three weeks later.
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