FRA - Beaubois breaks foot, out of Worlds

PAU (2010 FIBA World Championship) - France have been dealt a major blow ahead of the FIBA World Championship with Rodrigue Beaubois being ruled out after breaking his foot in practice.

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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