Antoine Dupont added a fifth Golden Oscar Midi Olympique to its collection, marking an exceptional season and consolidating its status as a world reference. This Monday, the Midol Oscars ceremony, organized by Midi Olympique, dedicated the man many consider to be the best current scrum half, celebrating a year of challenges and triumphs for the Stade Toulousain player.
Top-flight performances at Stade Toulousain and with France 7
In 2024, Dupont continued its exploits, also proving decisive with the Toulouse Stadium that with the team of France at 7. A true architect of the Toulouse double, he impressed with his varied and impactful play, particularly during the Top 14 final where he offered spectacular actions, including two 50-22s executed with surgical precision.
His time on the circuit Sevens also made an impression: in a few stages, he won medals and was awarded the title of “rookie of the year” for his speed of adaptation and his impact on the game.
A distinction that rewards consistency
Receiving a fifth Oscar is not trivial for Dupont, who sees this award as proof of his consistency and his ability to stay at the top. When presenting the trophy, the scrum half underlined how this distinction encourages him to persevere, while recalling that for him it represents a return on the collective successes of the season.
After a short break away from international fields, his return to XV of France was marked by a joyful reunion with his teammates, an intact bond, particularly with Grégory Damn ithis partner in the captaincy.
Already looking forward to the next meetings
Far from resting on its laurels, Dupont is now focusing on the upcoming international tests. Starting with a match against Japan, a team he knows is fast and unpredictable. This meeting, as he confided, will require careful preparation to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Also in sight, a series of high-level confrontations, with prestigious adversaries like the All Blacksa match which reminds him of a landmark victory at the Stade de France in 2021, a founding moment for him and his teammates.
Antoine Dupont, with this fifth Oscar, continues to elevate his game and inspire new generations of rugby players. By recognizing his consistency and his talent, the 2024 Midi Olympique Golden Oscar confirms the impact of this player who embodies the renewal and ambition of French rugby.
I grew up in a family where rugby was at all times. I was at the edge of the pitch when Castres beat Pau and joined the elite, I was in the Stade Pierre Antoine facing Gary Whetton when he did his Haka to celebrate the 1993 Brennus and I was always rocked legends of this sport. Now, it is with XV Ovalie that I intend to extend the adventure. #TeamCO
