Antoine Dupont has moved into another dimension. Considered the best player on the planet, the scrum half has a special status with the French XV, as evidenced by his withdrawal to concentrate brilliantly on Rugby sevens last season, winning by same occasion the Olympic title. Captain of the Blues, the player is a driving force in his team. Often, it was a question of his preference for his club teammates to explain Fabien Galthié's choice to favor Romain Ntamack or Thomas Ramos to the detriment of Matthieu Jalibert.
“Dupont does not interfere in any way in the staff’s choices”
Asked about this by Olympic MiddayFabien Galthié clarified things about the role of Antoine Dupont: “I therefore assure you that Antoine Dupont does not interfere in any way in the choices of the staff. It would be a gross mistake on his part and on mine as well. It's up to us coaches to feel these things. In the meetings that I have with leaders, I try to feel these small details. But without verbalizing it. » The next training sessions in Marcoussis should give a clear indication of the fly-half lined up against Wales at the start of the Tournament.
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Fabien Galthié returned to the role and importance assumed by Antoine Dupont in the France group, while setting limits. The coach of the XV of France assures that his captain has never influenced his composition choices.
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