What is Antoine Dupont still missing to truly “finish the game”? A World Cup? Probably.
Because apart from the Webb Ellis trophy, the child from Castelnau-Magnoac has won everything. Whether individually or collectively: a 6 Nations, 2 Champions Cup, 4 Top 14, 1 Olympic gold medal, 1 World Sevens Series title, and almost every time, that of best player in the competitions, in addition to player of the year 2021.
Absent since October, when will we see Antoine Dupont again on the pitches of the Top 14?
However, for several months and following an idea thrown into the dangerous sea of social networks by an English-speaking observer, said Dupont could not be considered the best player on the planet. In question? The fact that he never set foot in the Mecca of rugby (or almost) and challenged the southern nations on their land.
Back au King’s Park Stadium
In fact, the tricolor number 9 had participated in the tour of the XV of France in South Africa in the summer of 2017. The kid was then 20 years old, had only 2 small capes and had only played 24 minutes on the territory of the Springboks, not preventing the French rout (37 to 15) at the time, despite an entry full of energy.
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Since then, Toto has conquered the world of rugby in almost every aspect. But since that's obviously not enough, the 28-year-old took part in the trip that takes Toulouse to Durban this week.
On Saturday, he will even be the captain of a red and black team and will challenge the best South African team on the shores of the Indian Ocean. The one which has, in short, the largest contingent of Springboks in the country, between Kolisi, Etzebeth, Mbonambi, Nche, Williams and others.
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The opportunity to finally close the debate, if it really exists? Wink of destiny or not, know in any case that Toulouse will play on the pitch at King's Park Stadium. The one where Dupont failed with the Blues more than 7 years ago. Toto, it's up to you…
