France Captain Antoine Dupont 'fully ready' for World Cup Quarter-Final

After returning to 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.

The French captain says he feels 'very well' and is 'fully capable' for the game on Sunday

Captain 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.

The 2021 world player of the year underwent surgery after going off injured following a head-on-head tackle from Namibia captain Johan Deysel in Les Bleus' third pool match in Marseille on September 21, leaving the host nation fretting about their talisman's availability for the remainder of the competition.