The match against Namibia on Thursday September 21 generated opposing feelings among the supporters of the French national team. As the third match of the Rugby World Cup 2023, this match should have ended in joy, after a festival of tries and an impressive 96-0 scoreline. But right at the start of the second half, Les Bleus lost their captain, Antoine Dupont, who went off injured after a high tackle from Deysel, raising fears of a facial fracture. Following the results of initial examinations, it is not yet certain that the Frenchman will be able to return during the competition.
It wasn't the right time to lose our captain before a decisive match against Italy. But if we're lucky, Antoine Dupont could be back for the semi-finals, if we get that far without this decisive player. The World Cup is not lost for all that, but the blow is hard and fans are sharing their concerns on social networks. Post-match examinations indicate a maxillo-zygomatic fracture, according to the Federation, but a surgical opinion should determine the length of the unavailability by the end of the weekend.
In the meantime, the captain remains in the France squad, which means that there is still hope for him to finish the competition, at home, and even better, to win it. The player, although weakened by his injury, could play with protection, but we'll have to wait and see how serious it is. To be continued!
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