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Dupont Back for France in Six Nations Opener Against Ireland
Antoine Dupont returns from a season-ending ACL injury to lead France as captain, with notable squad changes due to injuries and retirement, ahead of the Six Nations opener.
- On Feb 3, Fabien Galthie named Antoine Dupont, France captain and scrum-half, to lead France against Ireland in Paris on Thursday.
- Having resumed club rugby in November, Antoine Dupont recovered from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in March 2025 against Ireland, after 8 months out.
- Coach Fabien Galthie left out Gael Fickou and Damian Penaud while naming Théo Attissogbe on right wing, Matthieu Jalibert starting fly-half with injured Romain Ntamack, and Dorian Aldegheri replacing veteran prop Uini Atonio.
- Galthie said France's defending champions rely on Dupont, whose leadership boosts the squad as Ireland start with seven changes due to injuries.
- Notably, Théo Attissogbe is highlighted, and the match is scheduled on Thursday to avoid clashing with Friday's Winter Olympics opening ceremony, Galthie said.
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SCAN SPORT - The 11-year-old will accompany Team France captain Antoine Dupont for the entry of the players to the stadium of France.
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