World Rugby Awards. Dupont best 7s player in the world, 6 French people rewarded: here is the complete list

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Clement Mazella

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Nov. 24, 2024 at 9:50 p.m.

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While the fall tour is officially over, including the victory of the XV of France against Argentina, Monaco hosted the ceremony on Sunday, November 24 World Rugby Awards 2024 where the trophies of the best players in the world were presented.

Antoine Dupont crowned rugby sevens

Antoine Dupont won the World Rugby Award for best rugby sevens player in the world, three years after winning the title of best player in the world. A historic first! After starting with the French team at 7 in January 2024the Toulouse scrum half succeeded in his challenge of winning the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The novice of the French 7s team quickly adapted through training at Marcoussis while playing the Top 14 season with Stade Toulousain. On the other hand, the captain of the XV of France missed the 2024 6 Nations tournament with the Blues.

An adaptation to the specificities of this discipline that he demonstrated by being decisive on several occasions during the Olympic tournament and world circuit competitions in Vancouver and Madrid. And this is thanks in particular to the management of Jerome Daret who was designated coach of the year 2024 aux World Rugby Awards.

Du Toit best player in the world 2024

After winning it in 2019 following South Africa's world champion title in Japan, Pieter-Steph Du Toit doubled the stakes in 2024 by winning the award for best player in the world of the year 2024 in rugby 15s.

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After a sensational World Cup in 2023, the Springboks flanker has contributed to his side's strength in 2024. In total, Rassie Erasmus' men have conceded just two defeats (against Ireland and Argentina) this year, won the Rugby Championship and brilliantly retained their first place in the world rankings.

5 other French people rewarded at the World Rugby Awards

The French rugby sevens was also honored with the presence ofAaron Grandidier in the men's rugby sevens dream team with Antoine Dupont. Séraphine Okemba is present in the women's rugby sevens dream team.

For the XV of France, alone Nolann Le Garrec was crowned as the best men's international try of the year 2024. It was during the 6 Nations tournament against England.

As for the French women's team, Pauline Bourdon-Sansus is in the women's dream team of the year 2024. She is the only Frenchwoman to appear in this team. Marine Ménager is present in the list as women's international try of the year during the match against Canada on September 29.