The mercurial scrum-half has been cleared to resume physical activity, the French Rugby Federation said in a statement.

"Following the post-surgery medical check-up that took place yesterday [Friday], Antoine has been cleared to resume progressive physical activity," the statement read.

"This activity will take place under the supervision of the French national team's medical staff."

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Dupont underwent surgery last week and the French camp is hoping he will be able to play in the quarter-finals of the World Cup on October 14 or 15, likely against defending champions South Africa, although no decision has been made yet.

He will miss France's final Pool A game against Italy on Friday.

Dupont's injury, sustained in last week's record 96-0 win over Namibia, put another massive dent in French hopes of winning a first world title after the loss of flyhalf Romain Ntamack.

Maxime Lucu or Baptiste Couilloud will deputise at scrum-half for Les Bleus' game against Italy, who were hammered 96-17 by New Zealand on Friday.

France lead Pool A with 13 points, with second-placed New Zealand on 10, ahead of Italy on points difference.