Antoine Dupont: France Captain on Pressure, Injury Return & Grand Slam Talk | BBC Sport

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France captain Antoine Dupont sits down with Rugby Union Weekly ahead of the 2026 Six Nations to reflect on returning from injury, handling expectation, the strength in depth of the French squad, and the excitement of opening night in Paris.

Dupont discusses France’s ambitions, the pressure following past success, and what it feels like to come back after a difficult injury layoff. He explains how a year away from parts of the Six Nations changed his perspective, why starting well against Ireland is so crucial, and how France’s home fixtures give them a huge opportunity. He also shares his thoughts on Henry Pollock, the rise of young French talent, and whether he dares to think about a Grand Slam.

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Chapters

00:00 Teaser
00:27 Home advantage
00:50 Squad depth
01:16 Pressure & excitement
01:39 Opening night vs Ireland
01:58 Watching from the stands
02:35 Returning from injury
03:18 Fresh mindset
03:34 Taking positives from injury
04:21 Missing senior players
05:12 Grand Slam talk
05:35 Staying focused
06:00 Henry Pollock
06:23 Spotlight & expectations
06:45 Try‑song choice
07:26 Outro

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Antoine Dupont: France Captain on Pressure, Injury Return & Grand Slam Talk | BBC Sport