Antoine Dupont Shines in Sevens Debut Despite France's Semi-final Loss

The world's best player, Antoine Dupont, made a notable debut in the sevens format, contributing significantly to France's third-place finish at the Vancouver SVNS series.

• Antoine Dupont made his sevens rugby debut for France, showcasing his skills and scoring crucial tries, including a match-winning one against Ireland.
• Despite Dupont's efforts, France was narrowly defeated by New Zealand in the semi-finals, finishing third in the tournament.
• Dupont's transition to sevens rugby is part of his ambition to win Olympic gold with France at the Paris Olympics this summer.
• France's performance in the Vancouver SVNS series marks their best finish in the 2023-24 series so far, with hopes of further success in upcoming tournaments.
• Dupont's participation has sparked increased interest in the sevens format, highlighting his versatility and impact on the game.

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