Dupont threatened by competition? The captain of the Blues sends a powerful message!

Antoine Dupont does not intend to give up his place so easily in the French XV and the scrum half has made it clear. The captain of the Blues and Stade Toulousain makes his return to the selection after a year of absence following his move to rugby 7s. Crowned with gold at the Paris Olympic Games, Dupont returns with the French XV and he hopes to shine during this fall tour. This from Saturday during the first match against Japan. The French captain knows, however, that the competition is increasingly tough, especially with young players joining the team. And during an interview for Sud Radio, he spoke about it, sending out a powerful message about competition and being ready to defend your place.

Dupont ready to defend his place

“Looking at the dates of birth of certain players in the French XV list makes me feel old. They have had very good results with the young French teams and it is normal that they are called up with their performances in the Top 14. Nolann (Le Garrec), Emilien (Gailleton), Théo Attissogbé, Paul Costes from us who will happen too… I already met Nolann Le Garrec at the 2023 6 Nations Tournament, where he made a score sheet. Even though he wasn't home at the time, he came to train with us several times. As soon as there is a quality player in your position, it pushes you to try to be better, to surpass yourself on a daily basis.“, confided Dupont, always expected to guide the Blues during the 2027 World Cup in Australia and who continues to impress everyone with each outing.