Most often to his advantage during the 6 Nations Tournament, Antoine Dupont is one of the six players in the running for the title of best player of the tournament. With a good chance of winning against the three Irish representatives…
There was no miracle for the Blues. The XV of France may have finished their 6 Nations Tournament with another flamboyant success, accompanied by the offensive bonus point, Fabien Galthié’s men had to settle for second place. The fault of an Irish team which completed its Grand Slam by winning against England.
The great performances of the Blues against this same XV de la Rose or against the Welsh have nonetheless marked the spirits. So much so that they are no less than three French people among the six players selected for the title of best player of the Tournament. Top scorer in the Tournament with 84 points and author of a new record in this area among French players, Thomas Ramos is in the running, as are Damien Penaud, best director, and Antoine Dupont, the master at playing the Blues.
Already crowned in 2020 and 2022, the Toulousain is in the running for a third Oscar, which would make him the equal of Brian O’Driscoll, titled three times. The competition will nevertheless be tough for the former Castrese since three of the Irish heroes are also in the race: Hugo Keenan, Cadman Doris and Mick Hansen. For British bookmakers, Hugo Keenan is also in the best position to win.
The chances of Antoine Dupont succeeding himself are nevertheless real. The native of Lannemezan has indeed made an impression against England and Wales and since the creation of the distinction, winning the Tournament is not an essential condition for winning the trophy. Enough to allow Antoine Dupont to believe in his chances of a new coronation.