France centre Danty to miss World Cup opener with injury - report
France centre Jonathan Danty will miss the opening World Cup match against New Zealand at the Stade de France due to a hamstring injury, L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.
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France centre Jonathan Danty will miss the opening World Cup match against New Zealand at the Stade de France due to a hamstring injury, L'Equipe reported on Wednesday.
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