France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-finalBy Anthony Brown, PA, ParisCaptain Antoine Dupont has declared himself “fully ready” to lead France in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa as he prepares to return to the starting XV just over three weeks after a broken cheekbone had him fearing his involvement in the tournament was over. After resuming full training this week, Dupont has satisfied medics and coaching staff that he is ready to start Sunday’s box-office Stade de France showdown with the world champions. I was lucky enough to have several weeks to rejuvenate and repair and have a full training week with the group. “I’m fully ready and fit and had no pains. Galthie is relishing the challenge of trying to prolong that run by ending the Springboks’ defence of the Webb Ellis Cup.

Source: Irish Independent October 13, 2023 18:22 UTC