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Antoine Dupont questions referee after France lose thriller to South Africa

The World Cup hosts were beaten 29-28 by the reigning champions in a semi-final for the ages.

The Independent UK

France suffer painful symmetry with Ireland as Springboks continue southern dominance

France 28-29 South Africa: Just 24 hours after Ireland endured quarter-final heartbreak in Paris, hosts France followed suit after an epic Rugby World Cup encounter

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France 28-29 South Africa: Hosts knocked out of Rugby World Cup after thriller in Paris

Record-breaking first half descends into chess game as Springboks come out on top

Evening Standard

South Africa win epic France clash to set up World Cup semi-final with England

The Springboks won 29-28 in a thrilling quarter-final at the Stade de France.

The Independent UK

France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

The Independent UK

Returning Antoine Dupont ‘inspires fear in opponents’ – Mathieu Jalibert

The France captain is back from a broken cheekbone for the World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.

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France and South Africa prepare to go to ‘dark place’ to keep World Cup dream alive

Antoine Dupont returns for Les Bleus and is prepared ‘to suffer’ for quarter-final glory against the physical Springboks

The Independent UK

France captain Antoine Dupont fit and ‘fully ready’ for World Cup quarter-final

The Independent UK

Chelsea duo called into France squad after injury problems ahead of Netherlands clash

Les Bleus meet Dutch and Scotland over international break

Evening Standard

France to face Rugby World Cup holders South Africa in quarter-final showdown

The French hosts will take on title holders South Africa in a tantalising quarter-final at the Stade de France next Sunday, after Ireland’s defeat of Scotland ensured the Springboks finished second of their group.

France 24

France 60-7 Italy: Les Bleus reach Rugby World Cup quarter-finals as Pool A winners with demolition job

The hosts defy the absence of injured captain Antoine Dupont in an eight-try Lyon rout that sets up likely South Africa showdown

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup 2023: France captain Antoine Dupont cleared to return ahead of Italy clash

Scrum-half suffered facial fracture during win over Namibia

Evening Standard

France captain Antoine Dupont given go-ahead to return following surgery

Dupont was injured against Namibia.

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Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Injured Antoine Dupont returns to France squad after surgery

France captain Antoine Dupont has undergone surgery on a facial injury and will now rejoin Les Bleus’ Rugby World Cup squad.

The Independent UK

Namibia captain apologises to Antoine Dupont as clash causes facial fracture

Deysel’s yellow card for the collision, with France leading 54-0, was upgraded to red following a review by the television match official

The Independent UK

Johan Deysel apologises to Antoine Dupont after clash causes facial fracture

Deysel’s yellow card for the collision, with France leading 54-0, was upgraded to red following a review by the television match official.

Evening Standard

Antoine Dupont injury: France confirm facial fracture amid fears that captain’s Rugby World Cup is over

Les Bleus’ inspirational skipper will now consult with a surgical specialist before it is determined exactly how much time he will miss

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France 24

Fabien Galthié, the perfectionist masterminding France's Rugby World Cup tilt

Having played for France in four Rugby World Cups, and lost a final, Fabien Galthié is now focused on coaching the home nation to its maiden Webb Ellis Cup. In his three years at the helm, the former scrum-half and captain has turned Les Bleus into a ruthless winning machine,…

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Frustrations boil over as minnows Uruguay give second-string France fright

Les Bleus’ strength in depth called into question after plucky Los Teros deliver a rousing performance in Pool A clash

The Independent UK

France given huge Rugby World Cup scare by minnows Uruguay

France 27-12 Uruguay: Les Bleus claimed a hard-fought win but missed out on a bonus point against their valiant opponents

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France Euro 2024 squad: Didier Deschamps' full team

The France Euro 2024 squad wants redemption, but performances will have to improve for that to become a reality

Evening Standard

France vs Uruguay: Anthony Jelonch proud to lead Les Bleus on injury return at Rugby World Cup

Toulouse back-rower will skipper his country for the first time since 2021 against Uruguay after recovering from a torn ACL suffered on Six Nations duty

France 24

Hosts France rest key players for Uruguay clash after victory over All Blacks

France’s head coach Fabien Galthié made wholesale changes to his side for the hosts' second Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay on Thursday, though he cautioned against taking the South American squad lightly.

The Independent UK

France turn to their back-ups as Fabien Galthie rings the changes for Uruguay test

Anthony Jelonch will make his long-awaited return from injury while half-back pairing Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert are among those rested

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