Jones wary of Dupont 'threat'
The Citizen|November 09, 2024
Evolving France face Eddie Jones' struggling Japan in the a November international today with superstar Antoine Dupont (above) making his first 15-a-side appearance for the hosts in more than a year.
Jones wary of Dupont 'threat'

Scrumhalf Dupont helped France to an Olympic rugby sevens gold medal as well as club side Toulouse to a Top 14 and Champions Cup double during his absence from Test rugby following last year's World Cup exit.

Japan coach Jones believes the 27-year-old has improved since his time in sevens.

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