Injury Setback for Oscar Jegou Ahead of XV de France's Match Against Fiji, Dupont Ready for Return

Oscar Jegou will miss the upcoming match against Fiji due to a rib injury sustained during training, marking a setback for the French national rugby team. Jegou, a promising third-line player with 15 caps, was expected to make his 16th appearance as a substitute in the Championship of Nations but now will be replaced by 23-year-old Esteban Capilla from Bayonne, who may earn his first cap for the XV de France. This change adds to the injury challenges coach Fabien Galthié faces this autumn. Meanwhile, Antoine Dupont, the team's star scrum-half, is nearing full fitness following a serious knee injury that limited his performance during the 2025 Six Nations. Dupont had played significant minutes in that tournament, including a memorable match against England ending in a 48-46 victory, although coach Patrick Arlettaz noted his return was "a bit premature" and he was not at full capacity. Now fully recovered, Arlettaz confirmed Dupont is physically at 100% and ready to contribute strongly in the forthcoming matches. The official XV de France lineup for the Fiji match will be announced Thursday morning, with key players like Cameron Woki, François Cros, and Pierre Boudehent expected to start.