Scrumcapped Dupont ready to tackle Boks

France's hopes that captain Antoine Dupont will be fit to face South Africa in the World Cup quarter-final were boosted when the scrumhalf trained on Wednesday wearing a headguard.

France’s hopes that captain Antoine Dupont will be fit to face South Africa in the World Cup quarter-final were boosted when the scrumhalf trained on Wednesday wearing a headguard.

The 26-year-old is now in line to feature for the hosts against the Springboks on Saturday after first trying out the protection during Tuesday’s session. 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.Dylan Jack

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