Antoine Dupont made his debut in the world rugby sevens circuit in Vancouver. The usual captain of the XV of France managed to show himself during his first appearance.

“I felt he was rather comfortable and very appropriate,” said ex-September international Julien Patey. He got in tune with the demands of the discipline, without putting himself in difficulty, nor putting the team in difficulty. And the staff didn't put him in a difficult position from the start, letting him gradually integrate.