France was beaten by Scotland 23-27 (13-10) in the recovery of the third day of the Guinness Six Nations - match not played at the end of February due to the numerous Covid positive results that emerged in the transalpine national team - and the trophy went to Wales.
The French needed a wide hit, with bonuses and at least 21 points of difference, to overtake Wales in the standings.
But Dupont and his teammates clashed with a Scotland not at all willing to act as a sparring partner, who stood up to their opponents and scored the decisive goal in the recovery, going on to win at the Stade de France in Paris.