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There’s “little doubt” that France captain Antoine Dupont might get well to play in a Rugby World Cup quarter-final, says forwards coach William Servat.
France face Italy subsequent on 6 October and, ought to they prime Pool A, will play their quarter-final 9 days later.
Namibia captain Johan Deysel, who was despatched off for making head-to-head contact in a sort out on Dupont, will miss his group’s subsequent 5 matches.
Deysel realized his sanction at an impartial disciplinary committee listening to on Tuesday.
Dupont had surgical procedure a day after sustaining his facial harm and Servat added that he expects the Toulouse scrum-half, 26, to return to coaching on the weekend.
“The operation went nicely, he’s resting,” stated Servat. “He can be again coaching on Sunday. Friday and Saturday are days off for us, he could have time to return in that time period.
“I’ve little doubt about his capability to play within the quarter-final.”
France have gained their first three pool matches and avoiding defeat by Italy in Lyon will affirm a quarter-final spot, whereas a fourth victory will ship the hosts by way of as Pool A winners.
Deysel suspended
The disciplinary committee discovered that Deysel’s “act of foul play” through the sport in Marseille was “on the prime finish of the size of seriousness of offending”.
Nonetheless, a possible 12-game ban was diminished by 50% due to mitigating components, such because the participant’s apology to Dupont and his earlier disciplinary document.
An extra match can be faraway from the suspension if Deysel takes half within the World Rugby teaching programme on tackling, which he has stated he intends to do.
Talking within the aftermath of Thursday’s match, the centre stated: “I wish to lengthen my finest needs to Antoine. Clearly, I meant no hurt.
“Every thing occurred in a short time and I could not get my head out of the way in which fast sufficient, leading to a head conflict.
“I do know the foundations and instantly knew that I used to be at fault. I spoke with [France coach] Fabien Galthie instantly after the match and despatched my finest needs and apologies to Antoine each personally and by way of the France group physician.
“He is a good participant and individual and I want him a speedy restoration.”
Namibia have misplaced their first three pool matches and can exit the World Cup after their ultimate group sport towards Uruguay on Wednesday (16:45 BST).
