Dupont expected to play rugby sevens for hosts at Paris 2024France captain to prepare by joining sevens squad in January
The France captain, Antoine Dupont, will sit out next year’s Six Nations to prepare for rugby sevens at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
The French rugby federation (FFR) told AFP on Wednesday that Dupont will miss the 15-a-side competition, held between 2 February and 16 March 2024 next year. Instead, the 27-year-old will play for his country on the World Rugby seven-a-side circuit, now known as SVNS.
About Author
More Stories
Bold and bright Curtis Jones quick to make his mark in England shirt
De Gea, Lamine Yamal … Marmoush: best XI of the European season so far
How UFC head Dana White became the glue between Maga and the manosphere | Aaron Timms