by On Monday, the chief coach of the Rugby Union in France, Fabien Galkié, began to reshape his French team for the decision-maker of the Six Nations of Saturday against Scottish in the middle of the anger of the Talismanic skipper Antoine Dupont during the shock of Saturday against Ireland and the satisfied the response of his team from Dupont.
France led 5-0 when Dupont was injured in the 29th minute following a ruck on the field at the Aviva stadium in Dublin.
Maxime Lucu replaced Dupont and the 32-year-old led to orchestrate a 42-27 victory against the reigning champions to take France to first place in the 2025 championships.
They will obtain their first title since 2022 with a victory against Scotland at the Stade de France on Saturday evening.
Dupont, the world player of the year 2021, will miss the test after confirming on social networks that the crossed ligaments in his right knee had been torn.
“This is the start of a new challenge, I will see you in a few months on the field,” said the 28 -year -old
Dupont accompanied his post with an emoji biceps flexed, adding: “The heart hurts more than the knee when you have to leave your friends before the last obstacle.”
Referring to the Saturday match in Ireland and the imminent development against Scotland, he added: “I am proud of what we have accomplished and I am with you with all my might, you will do it.”
Anger
Despite the defeat, Ireland can keep the title if they beat Italy and Scotland wins or draws in Paris. England can also claim the crown.
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