The possible return of Antoine Dupont in this World Cup is notably linked to the possible wearing of a protective mask, in order to protect him after his maxillo-zygomatic fracture. But the questions surrounding this mask are becoming more and more numerous, with the World Rugby regulations remaining quite vague on this subject.
After the despair of a week ago, French rugby is increasingly optimistic for Antoine Dupont. Hit in the face, the captain of the XV of France could well come back in this World Cup and even in the next meeting againstItaly (October 6), even if some advocate patience and rather see him return during a possible quarter-final.
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“For us, the question does not arise at the moment”
Present at a press conference this Thursday, the health manager of XV of France took stock of this protective mask that could be worn Dupont. « For us, the question does not arise at the moment. It’s not the right timing ” has explained Bruno Boussagol. « Some people recommend it, but we have not yet addressed it. A mask can be blunt and cause other problems ».
“The mask is secondary…”
« Personally, I am not in favor of it but if he asks us for that, we will study the question. But the question for us is the resumption of physical activity » specified the boss of the infirmary of XV of France. « The mask is secondary… We will first focus on the neurological control that Philippe Turblin requested. He did not describe any after-effects from this, but it is logical that he would first undergo this examination before resuming ».
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