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France's scrum-half Antoine Dupont takes part in a training session at the stade Georges Carcassonne in Aix-en-Provence on October 02, 2023, during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup. / ALTERNATE CROP - ALTERNATE CROP

France cautious over Dupont return

France’s team doctor Bruno Boussagol said they will take an “intelligent” approach to captain Antoine Dupont’s return to full training before this weekend’s World Cup quarter-final.

Schmidt-factor aids All Blacks against Ireland

Ian Foster is thankful that New Zealand has the inside knowledge of former Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt ahead of Saturday’s World Cup quarter-final in Paris.

Ireland holding thumbs over injured stars

Ireland lock James Ryan is to see a specialist to assess how serious his wrist injury is, team manager Mick Kearney said on Monday.

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 12: Antoine Dupont (Captain) of France during the 2022 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour match between France and South Africa at Orange Velodrome on November 12, 2022 in Marseille, France.

Dupont given green light to face Boks

France captain Antoine Dupont moved a significant step closer to playing against the Springboks in Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final.

England's scrum-half Danny Care (C) scores a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool D match between England and Samoa at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, near Lille, northern France on October 7, 2023.

Fiji coach: England are World Cup dark horses

England could be dark horses to reach the Rugby World Cup final, Fiji’s kicking coach Seremaia Bai said on Monday.

Australia's prop Pone Fa'amausili reacts at the end of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Wales and Australia at the OL Stadium in Decines-Charpieu near Lyon, south-eastern France on September 24, 2023.

Moore: Wallabies heading for tier-two status

Former captain Stephen Moore says drastic action is needed to save Australian rugby following the Wallabies’ disastrous World Cup pool exit.

France's injured scrum-half Antoine Dupont watches on from the sidelines ahead of the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool A match between France and Italy at the OL Stadium in Lyon, south-eastern France on October 6, 2023.

Boks eager to tackle Dupont

The Springboks have indicated that they would be more than happy to see Antoine Dupont back on the field for France in their World Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

World Cup’s last eight confirmed

The 2023 World Cup quarter-final fixtures have been confirmed with host nation France playing reigning and three-time champions the Springboks.

Portugal's loosehead prop Francisco Fernandes (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring a try during the France 2023 Rugby World Cup Pool C match between Fiji and Portugal at the Stade de Toulouse in Toulouse, southwestern France on October 8, 2023.

Fiji through to quarters despite Portugal shock

Fiji went down to a shock defeat by Portugal in Toulouse on Sunday but still qualified for a World Cup quarter-final against England and ensured the elimination of Australia.

South Africa's prop Ox Nche (C) is challenged by France's flanker Charles Ollivon (L) and France's prop Cyril Baille (R) during the Autumn Nations Series rugby union test match between France and South Africa at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille on November 12, 2022.

Boks to face France in quarters

The Springboks have been placed on a collision course with hosts France in the World Cup quarter-finals, after Ireland pummeled Scotland on Saturday night.