France captain Dupont to start against South Africa
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FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup 2023 - France Training - Stade Du Parc, Rueil-Malmaison, France - October 10, 2023 France's Antoine Dupont during training REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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PARIS - Captain Antoine Dupont will start in France's quarter-final clash against defending champions South Africa on Sunday at the Rugby World Cup, coach Fabien Galthie said.
Scrumhalf Dupont sustained a broken cheekbone three weeks ago but he has now recovered from surgery, having made his return to full training earlier this week.
Team:
15-Thomas Ramos, 14-Damian Penaud, 13-Gael Fickou, 12-Jonathan Danty, 11-Louis Bielle-Biarrey, 10-Matthieu Jalibert, 9-Antoine Dupont (cap.), 8-Gregory Alldritt, 7-Charles Ollivon, 6-Anthony Jelonch, 5-Thibaud Flament, 4-Cameron Woki, 3-Uini Atonio, 2-Peato Mauvaka, 1-Cyril Baille.
Replacements:
16-Pierre Bourgarit, 17-Reda Wardi, 18-Dorian Aldegheri, 19-Romain Taofifenua, 20-Francois Cros, 21-Sekou Macalou, 22-Maxime Lucu, 23-Yoram Moefana REUTERS
