Antoine Dupont as the spearhead of the XV of France

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G.Naboulet, M.-C.Delouvrié, D.Breysse, C.Ricco – France 2

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The Rugby World Cup in France begins in 100 days. The French team can count on the star of the team, Antoine Dupont, who has just inaugurated his wax statue at the Grévin museum.

In Toulouse (Haute-Garonne), land of rugbytalk by Antoine Dupont de bon matin is almost poetry. “We have one of the best players in the world without being chauvinistic“, laughs a local resident. Antoine Dupont is a prophet in his city as in his country.26-year-old nomen is full of talent. In its wake, the XV of France dreams of etching its name on the world rugby charts, 100 days before the start of the World Cup in France.

Best player in the world in 2021

Since its beginnings in Castelnau-Magnoac in the Hautes-Pyrénées to the Stade Toulousain, he collects trophies. He is also captain of the blues and was voted best player in the world in 2021. Antoine Dupont has become the face of his sport. For a few days now, he has even had a wax double at the Grévin museum. “It is a pride to be part of the French heritage“, he expressed. He is the kind of player who marks a generation. The cup of the world begins on September 8.


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