This Sunday, the scrum half from Stade Toulousain and the XV of France was elected “rookie of the year” on the world 7s circuit.
A new title for Antoine Dupont. After the victory of the French team at 7 this Sunday in the world tournament against Argentina (19-5), the French phenomenon was elected «rookie» of the year (beginner or revelation in French, Editor’s note) on the world rugby sevens circuit.
Decisive on several occasions during the competition, notably against Great Britain and a magnificent try, Antoine Dupont seems ready to take up the challenge of the Paris 2024 Olympics. An added value and an aura which earned him Sunday evening to be sacred “revelation” of the world circuit, although he only participated in three stages. This shows if his mark has marked this 2024 season.
“Given my advanced age I thought I was done with rookie titles…”
Antoine Dupont
Asked about the contribution of Antoine Dupont, who came to participate in only two stages of the world circuit (Vancouver and Los Angeles) this season before this final tournament, French captain Paulin Riva responded, after the final, that for the blue septists, “Antoine (was) the best player in the world, quite simply!” “When he’s on the pitch, he gives us a lot of confidence”added the Gersois, author of the third French try in the final on an assist from… Dupont.
An individual reward that the 27-year-old star welcomed with humor. “Given my advanced age I thought I was done with rookie titles. But it’s always nice to receive a prize”commented Antoine Dupont.
