France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will return to his Rugby World Cup squad to recover, the French federation (FFR) said on Saturday, though it gave no timeline for when the scrumhalf might return to the field.

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France’s Antoine Dupont receives medical attention after sustaining an injury during the Rugby World Cup match between France and Namibia on September 21, 2023. © Peter Cziborra, Reuters