Antoine Dupont captain for the fall tour

Back with the XV of France, after 391 days of absence since the elimination against South Africa (28-29) during the 2023 World Cup, Antoine Dupont will find the Blues crowned with the captaincy. The Stade Toulousain scrum half (52 caps) “will be the captain of the XV of France for the Autumn Nations Series 2024», announced this Monday the French Rugby Federation, at the end of the first day of the gathering of the French delegation.

During the absence of the Olympic rugby sevens champion, the captain's armband was given to Grégory Alldritt. In an interview with theTeam a few days ago, French coach Fabien Galthié declared that he could not “not answer” about the captaincy, wanting “first share it with the players and leaders.”

The decision has now been made. Dupont will guide the France team during the fall tour, from November 9 against Japan at the Stade de France then against New Zealand (on the 16th) and Argentina (on the 22nd).