France captain Dupont undergoes facial surgery

France rugby team captain Antoine Dupont has undergone facial surgery and will return to his World Cup squad to recover, the French federation (FFR) said on Saturday.

As of now there is no definite timeline for when the scrumhalf might return to the field.

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The 26-year-old sustained the injury in Thursday’s 96-0 record win against Namibia when he clashed head-to-head with opposing captain Johan Deysel, whose initial yellow card was upgraded to a red.

“Following his injury sustained during the France-Namibia match, Antoine Dupont underwent surgery at Toulouse’s CHU Purpan on 22 September at around 11 p.m.,” the federation said in an official statement.

“In a few days’ time, he will be able to return to the French team as part of a gradual sporting recovery under medical supervision.” France next face Italy on October 6.