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Antione Dupont motivated ahead of Sevens debut

France superstar Antoine Dupont is turning his nerves into motivation ahead of his bid to make France's Sevens squad for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.

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Andy Farrell says Ireland got exactly what they deserved in big win in France

Andy Farrell hailed Ireland's ruthlessness after their Guinness Six Nations title defence was launched with a record-breaking five-try demolition of 14-man France.

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Ireland move into pole position for Six Nations title with victory in France

Ireland ruthlessly exposed the absence of Antonie Dupont to launch their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point demolition of 14-man France.

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France captain Gregory Alldritt confident of 'huge performance' against Ireland

France captain Gregory Alldritt is confident his team is ready to deliver against Ireland in the Marseille opener of the Six Nations on Friday evening.

Maxime Lucu

In Antoine Dupont's absence, scrumhalf Maxime Lucu starts for France

Maxime Lucu will start at No.9 for France in their opening Six Nations match against Ireland on Friday.

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Antoine Dupont criticised for 'astonishing' decision to skip Six Nations

Former France scrumhalf Pierre Berbizier is disappointed that captain Antoine Dupont has decided not to participate in the 2024 Six Nations.

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