France Skipper Dupont to Miss Nations Championship
- France captain Antoine Dupont will miss the inaugural Nations Championship due to a calf injury, with Toulouse teammate Paul Graou named as his replacement, the French rugby federation announced on Monday.
- Dupont confirmed the injury on social media, stating, "An MRI performed this morning, following the pain I've been feeling since the semi-final, revealed a calf injury," after starring in Toulouse's 28-20 Top 14 final victory over Montpellier on Saturday.
- France faces three-time World Cup winner New Zealand on July 4 in Christchurch, followed by Australia in Brisbane on July 11 and Japan in Tokyo the subsequent week as part of the inaugural Nations Championship.
- Nine players from the recent Top 14 final were selected for the French squad, including six from Toulouse and three from Montpellier, while other scrum-halves joining the touring side include Bordeaux-Begles captain Maxime Lucu and Racing 92's Nolann Le Garrec.
- This tournament serves as preparation one year before the Rugby World Cup in Australia, while Dupont previously took a break from 15-a-side rugby two years ago to lead France to gold at the Paris Olympics.
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Barely his title as French rugby champion with the celebrated Stade Toulosain, that Antoine Dupont has to face a professional difficulty. The rugby player was forced to give up some games to take the time to take care of his health.
The XV of France will not be able to count on Antoine Dupont during his three games in July. Touched at the calf, the three-colored captain declared package for the start of the Championship of Nations. - XV of France: injured at the calf, Antoine Dupont package for the Championship of Nations (Sports).
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petitbleu.frGood news when Paul Graou wakes up. The player of Stade Toulosain was called to replace Antoine Dupont with the French team in order to compete in the Championship of Nations. A great reward for...
The half of Antoine Dupont has declared package for the Championship of Nations, the new competition between northern and southern hemispheres that takes place in July, announced Monday the Fédération française de rugby (FFR).
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