Rugby: Betsen likely to play semi

French flanker Serge Betsen will likely be available for the semifinal against England despite being badly concussed in the win over New Zealand.

The veteran forward was knocked out early in the game and lay prone for several minutes before being helped off. "Serge has had medical checks and the results are all normal," said French team doctor Thierry Hermerel.

Prop Olivier Milloud meanwhile will undergo tests to ascertain the extent of the back injury that forced him out of the All Blacks game at halftime.