France captain Antoine Dupont will make his return from a critical knee harm in Toulouse’s High 14 match towards Racing 92 on Saturday (20:00 GMT).

Scrum-half Dupont, 29, has been out since March after rupturing cruciate ligaments in his knee in France’s Six Nations win over Eire in Dublin in March.

The 2021 World Rugby Participant of the Yr has been named on the bench as High 14 leaders Toulouse host Racing at Stade Ernest Wallon.

“Immediately he discovered his footing once more,” Toulouse assistant coach Jean Bouilhou instructed reporters on Friday.

“He is such a gifted participant, on the highest stage. He additionally has a type of authority over our gameplan. I believe he’ll get again his finest shortly.”

Dupont has gained two Six Nations titles with France and helped the Sevens group win Olympic gold ultimately 12 months’s Paris Video games.

With Toulouse, he has gained 5 High 14 titles and two Investec Champions Cups, whereas he lately signed a contract extension till 2031.

“I haven’t got a crystal ball,” Bouilhou added when requested about Dupont’s return.

“I can not actually inform you what is going to occur within the match or in future matches, I can simply discuss what I’ve seen in coaching.

“I have never seen a drop in high quality in comparison with final 12 months. We’re fairly reassured to see him, in that regard.”