Team France have been dealt another major blow ahead of the FIBA World Championship.
Already without Joakim Noah, now Rodrigue Beaubois being ruled out after breaking his foot in practice.
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The 22-year-old Dallas Mavericks guard broke the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during a training session on Friday night.
No timetable has been given for his return, but Beaubois will not be available to play in Turkey.
“It’s a terrible blow for Rodrigue, who now needs to focus on getting better and we wish him a speedy recovery,” said France coach Vincent Collet. “It’s a blow for our team, because in the two weeks of training he had contributed enormously with his speed and skill.
“I have not yet decided on a replacement.”
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