Antoine Dupont: France captain will make the ‘perfect sevens player’, says Danny Care
Antoine Dupont was the 2021 World Rugby player of the year France captain Antoine Dupont will make the “perfect sevens player”, says England scrum-half Danny Care. He captained France in their home World Cup quarter-final defeat by South Africa in the XVs game in October. “If anyone can go there and be the best player […]
Antoine Dupont: France captain ‘ready to suffer’ against South Africa in Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Antoine Dupont played in France’s opening World Cup victory over New Zealand Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Sunday, 15 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. With one metal plate, a scrum-cap and 21 days of recovery, Antoine Dupont […]
Antoine Dupont: France captain returns for Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa
Venue: Stade de France, Paris Date: Sunday, 15 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Live commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. France captain Antoine Dupont will start at scrum-half in their World Cup quarter-final against South Africa on Sunday after recovering from a fractured cheekbone. Source […]
Antoine Dupont: France captain ‘very active in training’ before possible Rugby World Cup return
Antoine Dupont was cleared to return to full training with France on Monday Venue: Stade de France Date: Sunday, 15 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Commentary on BBC Radio 5 Live, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. Antoine Dupont has been “very active in training” and is “at 100%” before a […]
France v South Africa: Antoine Dupont returns to training before Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Antoine Dupont is set to return for the knockout stages of the Rugby World Cup France captain Antoine Dupont has been cleared to return to training before his side’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final against South Africa on Sunday. Dupont has not played since suffering a broken cheekbone during the hosts’ 96-0 victory over Namibia on […]
France v Italy: Maxime Lucu starts for France in Antoine Dupont’s absence
Maxime Lucu replaced Antoine Dupont in France’s win over Namibia in their last game Venue: Parc Olympique Lyonnais Dates: Friday, 6 October Kick-off: 20.00 BST Coverage: Full commentary of every game across BBC Radio 5 Live and Radio 5 Live Sports Extra, plus text updates on the BBC Sport website and app. Maxime Lucu will […]
Antoine Dupont: France captain ‘could make Rugby World Cup quarter-final return’
Antoine Dupont was hurt in a tackle by Johan Deysel which resulted in the Namibia captain being sent off Venue: OL Stadium Date: Friday, 6 October Kick-off: 20:00 BST Coverage: Live BBC radio commentary and text coverage on the BBC Sport website and app. There is “no doubt” that France captain Antoine Dupont could recover […]