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As expected, Antoine Dupont is officially back in training at Stade Toulousain this Monday, October 7. The player is already applying for a place in the group this weekend with the reception of Clermont on behalf of the 6th day of Top 14.
This time it’s the right one, it’s the official return for Antoine Dupont. The Olympic champion from Paris was, as expected, present at Ernest-Wallon this Monday, October 7 for his big return with his partners from Stade Toulousain. Teammates whom he nevertheless visited last month, twice (September 2 and 10), taking part in training sessions during his post-Olympic rest time.
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Returning from his American vacation at the end of last week, Antoine Dupont took part in the entirety of today’s session. The player was somewhat delayed since he was one of the last to come out for the day’s session before starting with some stretching.
Candidate for Clermont
Time in particular to briefly chat with its president Didier Lacroix, who came to greet him, as if to better underline the importance of the moment. Because the scrum half is indeed operational, and could make his return to the Top 14 this weekend against Clermont (Saturday, 9:05 p.m.). “Those present (this day) are all applying” to be in the group, the club is told. Antoine Dupont understood, therefore.
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Among the supporters present at the edge of the pitch for this session open to the public, everyone agrees that this is good news. “It will give everyone a little boost,” emphasizes Julien, a fan from the start. An allusion to the bad patch the Stade went through, beaten at home last week by UBB then this weekend at neighboring Castres. “Then we know he’s going to perform well straight away, Anthony believes, French XV jersey on his shoulders. He’s had a lot of vacation, it’s true, but frankly it’s deserved. He’s been everywhere : European Cup, Brennus, Olympic Games Well, the problem is that he is coming back but he will leave quickly (laughs).
An allusion to the fall tour of the XV of France – with whom Antoine Dupont has not played since the World Cup and this quarter-final lost against South Africa – which will see the Blues continue against Japan (November 9) , New Zealand (November 16) then finally Argentina (November 22). That is to say three matches played at the Stade de France.
Ntamack, Capuozzo and Mallia available
In terms of returns to the group before the reception in Clermont, the Toulouse staff records those of Ange Capuozzo and Romain Ntamack, left to rest last week. Juan Cruz Mallia is also operational after his campaign with the Pumas in the Rugby Championship. On the third row side, Jack Willis (thigh) and Alban Placines simply ran while Mathis Castro-Ferreira (recently operated on for a sinus fracture) is still a little short for a place in the squad this Saturday. Thomas Ramos, who played all the matches in full, had the right to take a breather this Monday.
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