Antoine Dupont gives fast and furious sevens new life in quest for greatness at Olympics
by Harry Latham-Coyle
Dec 01, 2023
4 minutes
If the key to launching a new festival is getting the right headline act, then having rugby’s biggest star on board is quite the coup. In the aftermath of French World Cup disappointment came confirmation of Antoine Dupont’s long-rumoured move from the 15-a-side game into sevens, probably the best men’s player on the planet sacrificing next year’s Six Nations to chase Olympic glory.
His arrival could not be more timely for a flagging format in need of reinvigoration. kicks off in Dubai this weekend, embarking on a revamped eight-stop global adventure that will conclude with finals weekend in Madrid in June..
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