The Toulouse No 9 got here up with some match-defining moments within the Investec Champions Cup ultimate v Leinster
Antoine Dupont credited his time with the France sevens crew for enhancing his jackaling as he got here up with a number of essential turnovers to assist Toulouse win a sixth Champions Cup towards Leinster.
Dupont has performed within the HSBC SVNS collection forward of his participation within the dwelling Olympic Video games this summer time as he bids to win a gold medal in Paris. He helped France win a primary sevens title in 19 years by defeating Nice Britain within the Los Angeles ultimate in March.
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Again on home obligation with Toulouse, Dupont was Participant of the Match in an exhilarating 31-22 further time win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Whereas he delivered 50:22s and beat six defenders it was a few priceless jackal penalty turnovers that basically stood out as an unbelievable defensive effort from Toulouse, for whom English flanker Jack Willis made 30 tackles, repelled Leinster.
After lifting his facet’s sixth European crown, Dupont mentioned: “There have been some alternatives throughout the recreation (to jackal). Taking part in within the sevens, the rucks are actually vital to the competition. It’s one thing that I’ve labored on within the sevens and I’ve labored a bit extra on that and it’s an asset I’ve gained from the sevens. However I’m not going to speak an excessive amount of in regards to the sevens as Ugo (Mola) just isn’t going to be comfortable about it!”
Toulouse coach Ugo Mola revealed Dupont – who was additionally topped Investec Participant of the 12 months – will miss the vast majority of the celebrations as he leaves for Madrid on Monday the place he’ll compete within the HSBC SVNS Grand Last.
He joked: “Antoine is leaving on Monday for Madrid. So we are going to totally have fun our European triumph when Antoine goes to Madrid to eat chorizo and Tapas.”
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