Six Nations: “It was difficult to see the French team in difficulty,” admits Antoine Dupont. Dupont chose to ignore the competition to turn to rugby sevens and the Olympic Games.

The day after the rout of the French XV against Ireland, at the opening of the Six Nations Tournament, Dupont played in the Top 14 match between Stade Toulousain and Aviron Bayonnais. A match, won 46 to 26, which he lit up with all his class.