Rinaldi is looking for a new club after being let go by Harlequins

French hooker Julien Rinaldi will miss the remainder of the World Cup after scans revealed he has fractured his cheekbone in three places.

Rinaldi, who was released by Harlequins at the end of the Super League season, suffered the injury in France's opening win against Scotland on Sunday.

He will wait until after the tournament to have surgery and will remain with the French squad until then.

"You never want your tournament to end this way," he said.

"I have spoken with all the coaching and management staff and they're happy to let me stay with the team and help them out in any way I can, especially if we can make it to the finals."

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