Talisman Dupont starts for France in World Cup quarter-final against Boks

Talisman Dupont starts for France in World Cup quarter-final against Boks

A fit-again Antoine Dupont has been picked to start at scrumhalf in France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa. Dupont could play with a scrum cap in Sunday's clash against the Springboks.

French talisman Antoine Dupont will start this weekend's Rugby World Cup quarter-final with South Africa just weeks after undergoing surgery for a broken cheekbone.The 26-year-old French captain has been out since 21 September with the injury and only returned to training this week handing the hosts a huge confidence boost for Sunday's game against the defending champions.

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.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

News24 /  🏆 4. in ZA

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Antoine Dupont in France starting XV for Boks clashScrumhalf and captain Antoine Dupont has been named at No 9 for France's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against the Springboks.
Read more »

France plan to ‘protect’ Antoine Dupont, says team-mateBreaking local news in Boksburg
Read more »

Springboks vs France: Antoine Dupont looks ready for action [Watch]Watch as Antoine Dupont shows his readiness to take on the Boks.
Read more »

Watch: France session left Springboks and France fans in agreementThey are working so hard - Springboks fans and France fans were left in agreement after a France session went viral on social media.
Read more »

OPINION: Springboks v France Rugby World Cup quarter-final – Who wins?The Springboks v France Rugby World Cup quarter-final will end the tournament for one of the teams. Who's favourite to reach the semi-finals?
Read more »

France Backs US, UK in Destabilization of Key World RegionsSouth Africa Today, News source, provides breaking news on South Africa, world, Africa, sport, travel and more.
Read more »