Rugby World Cup: Antoine Dupont named to start for France vs South Africa in quarter-final

Last updated: 10/13/23 10:49 a.m.

Antoine Dupont will start for France against South Africa in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

Antoine Dupont will start for France against South Africa in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup on Sunday.

France captain Antoine Dupont was named a starter against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Sunday, just over three weeks after suffering a fractured cheekbone.

France: 15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gaël Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Louis Bielle Biarrey, 10 Matthieu Jalibert, 9 Antoine Dupont (c); 1 Cyril Baille, 2 Peato Mauvaka, 3 Uini Atonio, 4 Cameron Woki, 5 Thibaud Flament, 6 Anthony Jelonch, 7 Charles Ollivon, 8 Gregory Alldritt.

Substitutes: 16 Pierre Bourgarit, 17 Reda Wardi, 18 Dorian Aldegheri, 19 Romain Taofifenua, 20 François Cros, 21 Sekou Macalou, 22 Maxime Lucu, 23 Yoram Moefana

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