Antoine Dupont Returns to France XV for November Rugby Tests

Dupont rejoins the squad after Olympic success, while two players face exclusion due to legal issues.

Antoine Dupont, fresh from winning an Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens, is back in the French national team for the autumn tests against Japan, New Zealand, and Argentina.
The squad announcement marks Dupont's return to 15-a-side rugby after a year, having last played in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa.
Former captaincy remains uncertain for Dupont, as he could potentially reclaim the role in the upcoming matches.
Notable exclusions from the squad include Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who are involved in an ongoing rape case, and injured players Romain Ntamack and Julien Marchand.
Coach Fabien Galthié has introduced eight uncapped players to the 42-man squad, including Toulouse lock Joshua Brennan and Bayonne prop Tevita Tatafu.