Antoine Dupont Named FloRugby's Player Of The Week After Italy Masterclass
Antoine Dupont Named FloRugby's Player Of The Week After Italy Masterclass
Antoine Dupont dazzles in France's 73-24 win over Italy, earning FloRugby’s Player of the Week for his masterful performance in Six Nations Round 3.
Antoine Dupont has been named FloRugby’s Player of the Week for Round 3 of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations Championship following a sensational performance in France’s dominant 73-24 victory over Italy in Rome.
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The French captain was at his brilliant best, orchestrating an attacking masterclass, as Les Bleus ran in 11 tries, setting a Six Nations record for most tries by a single team in a match.
Dupont scored twice himself, showcasing his trademark speed, vision and playmaking ability in a game that reasserted France’s championship credentials.
France entered the match under scrutiny after failing to capitalize on multiple opportunities in their Round 2 loss to England. However, any doubts about their finishing ability were erased with a ruthless display against Italy.
Head coach Fabien Galthié made bold selection decisions, opting for a 7-1 bench split and dropping star wing Damian Penaud and fly-half Matthieu Jalibert. The strategy paid off, as France’s power game overwhelmed the Italians from start to finish.
Dupont, named Player of the Match, was instrumental in directing France’s high-tempo attack.
His second try of the evening, where he collected an inside pass from Thomas Ramos before fending off Tommaso Allan, was a testament to his strength and skill.
Even in the closing minutes, after shifting to fly-half, Dupont remained influential, though France’s cohesion slightly dipped in his absence from scrum-half.
Former Leinster and Scotland coach Matt Williams praised Dupont’s performance, urging rugby fans to appreciate his greatness.
“Take your kids to see Dupont,” Williams said on Virgin Media. “He’s like nothing I’ve ever seen. You’ve seen great passers, great kickers, great runners, but who among scrum-halves does it all - offloading against front-rowers, punching through the middle?”
Dupont’s brilliance not only secured France’s second win of the tournament, it also positioned France as a serious title contender.
With England falling behind in the standings, France now sits second and will face Ireland in Dublin next month in a potential championship decider.
For now, Dupont’s latest virtuoso display has earned him well-deserved recognition as FloRugby’s Player of the Week, reaffirming his status as one of the sport’s generational talents.
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