France Captain Antoine Dupont Undergoes Surgery for Knee Injury
Antoine Dupont's operation on the anterior cruciate ligaments was successful, with an expected recovery period of approximately eight months.
Antoine Dupont, captain of the French national rugby team, has undergone successful surgery for a tear of the anterior cruciate ligaments in his right knee.
The procedure took place at the Médipôle de Toulouse, and according to the Toulouse staff, the operation was completed without complications.
Dupont is expected to leave the hospital on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old scrumhalf, who has made 59 appearances for France, previously underwent surgery at the same facility for a similar injury in 2018. He sustained the latest injury during a vigorous tackle in the Six Nations match against Ireland earlier in March, just 29 minutes into the game.
Following the incident, Dupont was seen leaving the pitch in visible discomfort.
Subsequent medical evaluations confirmed the diagnosis of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, mirroring an injury he sustained when facing Ireland seven years prior in the same tournament.
The estimated recovery time for Dupont is approximately eight months, which means he will miss the upcoming critical phases of the season for Stade Toulousain.
The reigning champions of France and Europe will be looking to Paul Graou, Dupont's usual deputy at the scrumhalf position, to steer their game in his absence.
The procedure took place at the Médipôle de Toulouse, and according to the Toulouse staff, the operation was completed without complications.
Dupont is expected to leave the hospital on Tuesday.
The 28-year-old scrumhalf, who has made 59 appearances for France, previously underwent surgery at the same facility for a similar injury in 2018. He sustained the latest injury during a vigorous tackle in the Six Nations match against Ireland earlier in March, just 29 minutes into the game.
Following the incident, Dupont was seen leaving the pitch in visible discomfort.
Subsequent medical evaluations confirmed the diagnosis of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, mirroring an injury he sustained when facing Ireland seven years prior in the same tournament.
The estimated recovery time for Dupont is approximately eight months, which means he will miss the upcoming critical phases of the season for Stade Toulousain.
The reigning champions of France and Europe will be looking to Paul Graou, Dupont's usual deputy at the scrumhalf position, to steer their game in his absence.
