PARIS, Sept 23 (Reuters) - 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.
"Following his injury sustained during the France-Namibia match, Antoine Dupont underwent surgery at Toulouse's CHU Purpan on 22 September at around 11 p.m.," the federation said in a statement.
"In a few days' time, he will be able to return to the French team as part of a gradual sporting recovery under medical supervision."
The FFR did not say when Dupont would be able to play again.
France, who are already without flyhalf Romain Ntamack at the World Cup due to injury, next face Italy on Oct. 6.
Persons:
Antoine Dupont, Johan Deysel, Dupont, flyhalf Romain Ntamack, Julien Pretot, Peter Rutherford
Organizations:
Rugby World, Namibia, Thomson
Locations:
France, Thursday's, Namibia, Italy