Antoine Dupont trains in headguard for Springbok clash – PICTURE

France captain Antoine Dupont trained for the second day wearing a headguard ahead of the Rugby World Cup clash against the Springboks.

Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP Photo by Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFPDupont, 26, was given the green light to return to full contact sessions earlier this week after undergoing surgery on a fractured cheekbone he suffered during the pool match against Namibia on 21 September .

Dupont is now in line to feature for the hosts against the Springboks on Saturday after first trying out the protection during Tuesday’s session.“If he says he can play again, it means that he’s fully able to do so,” he added.Antoine Dupont spent a few days at home following surgery before returning to France’s set-up last week to participate in some running and bike exercises.“He’s always been involved, even during his rest period.

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