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    France captain Antoine Dupont says he has ruptured cruciate knee ligaments

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    • Scrum-half will miss Six Nations finale against Scotland
    • Dupont out for 'a few months' after injury in Ireland game

    The France rugby union captain, Antoine Dupont, has said he ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee during his team's win over Ireland in the Six Nations.

    Dupont gave the update in a post on Instagram on Sunday afternoon, writing: "Cruciate ligaments ruptured. It is the beginning of a new challenge, I will see you in a few months on the pitch."

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