Returning to the French team's fray during this tour, Antoine Dupont had the spotlight stolen by some of his teammates. But this is not to displease the scrum half who, despite his ultra-media coverage, is not the type to pull the rug out from under him when debriefing the Blues' performances.
Antoine Dupont: a leader who shines differently
This fall, we talked more about the performances of Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Thomas Ramos and even Paul Boudehent, than about those of the Stade Toulousain player. And rightly so. The UBB winger shone in attack. The third line of La Rochelle was present in the fight. While the usual Toulouse rear did more than help out at the opening.
But don't think that Dupont is twiddling his thumbs. It's not the type of house. Since his time with France 7, number 9 has regained his taste for duels. And it doesn't interfere with wearing leather. Midol thus tells us that he advanced 109 meters with ball in hand.
XV of France. ''It's almost genius'', why is Thomas Ramos much more than a 'substitute' at opener?And that's not all. Since he has no less than nine defenders beaten to his credit, as many as LBB. So yes, he may not have crossed the field at 35 km/h, but the Toulouse player still weighs as much on the defenses. Whether it's by hand, where he attracts defenders and opens doors for his teammates. Only at the foot. In addition to his two assists during the match against Japan for the achievements of Mauvaka and Gros, he used his precision and the length of his savate shot as he knows how to do so well.
Le Midi Olympique notes that Dupont kicked twelve times against Japan and then against New Zealand. Either to give breathing space to his own people, or to bring danger to the opposing camp. And at the same time, relieve its opener. Who was able to concentrate on playing the game brilliantly.
How Dupont could sow panic in the Argentinian lines
Finally, and despite strong attention from opposing defenders towards his person, Antoine Dupont continues to act like Antoine Dupont. His mere presence is enough in itself to sow doubt in the minds of those who would like to prevent him from shining. A mental and physical load that can end up weighing on their performance at the end of the game.
If he has stepped aside a little for the benefit of his teammates through the evolution of his game and his responsibilities, he nonetheless remains a threat to any defense. This Friday evening, facing the Pumas defense rushwe could very well see him play the edges as he knows how to do so well. And sow discord in the Argentine lines.
Especially against Tomas Albornoz, the Pumas fly-half, who is not known for his defense. There is no doubt that his teammate at Stade Toulousain Juan Cruz Mallia, excellent against Ireland last weekwill have had the good idea of meeting his teammates on the different towers that the Habs have.
