By Mohamed Bahaa In the ever-evolving world of rugby, few players have managed to leave an indelible mark as quickly and impressively as France's Antoine Dupont
In the ever-evolving world of rugby, few players have managed to leave an indelible mark as quickly and impressively as France's Antoine Dupont. Acknowledged by many as a potential GOAT of the sport, Dupont has drawn significant praise from another rugby luminary, Aaron Smith. The New Zealand scrum-half, regarded as one of the best in the game until Dupont's rise, has openly recognized the Frenchman’s extraordinary contributions to rugby.
These sentiments were echoed when discussing Dupont prior to the 2023 Rugby World Cup, where France defeated the All Blacks 27-13. "Antoine Dupont is an amazing athlete and player," Smith stated. "He has proved in the last few years, when he’s been receiving awards, that he’s a key figurehead. From everything I have seen of him, he has taken it all in his stride."
“It’s been incredible. Not many people will realize that since rugby sevens became an Olympic sport, the game has really turned with these professional athletes,” Carter explained. “Rugby sevens and rugby XVs, they’re two different sports, and a lot of players have tried to cross over and really struggled."
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