rwc 2023 tickets: French star Antoine Dupont defeated England's Maro Itoje to win World Rugby Player of the Year

Toulouse was named the best World rugby player in the world this year, semifinalist Antoine Dupont defeated four shortlisted players including Maro Itoje, Michael Hooper and Samu Kerevi. Rugby Fans can buy Rugby World Cup 2023 Tickets from our website.

When star Scrum half-man Antoine Dupont was crowned best talent in the sport in 2021, the French team’s ten-year wait for the World Rugby Player of the Year award ended.

Antoine Dupont was named the best rugby player in the world this year
Antoine Dupont was named the best rugby player in the world this year

Toulouse’s talisman, DuPont, took two-thirds of the vote, beating out the world-class shortlist, which included England’s Maro Itoje and Australian duo Michael Hooper and Samu Kerevi.

He is the first Frenchman to win the highest personal honour in rugby since 2011, captaining the Blues team for Thierry Dusautoir. He is also the successor to current French coach Fabien Galthie. The third overall choice after winning the award in 2002.

In recent years, DuPont has been widely acclaimed for its ability to influence the game, whether it’s a direct threat to hold the ball or create opportunities for others.

The 25-year-old’s interpretation of the game, always means he’s in the right position. Rugby World Cup praised DuPont’s contribution over the past year, writing: “coupled with the change in his passing speed and rhythm. Can a match start or finish a smooth French attack.

“Then crowned captain of the Fall National Series, leading the French team to three wins. He made three tries in the Six Nations Team, including their first home win over New Zealand since 2000.”

DuPont watched the win over New Zealand, the pinnacle of his international career to date, as Toulouse and French team-mate Anthony Jelonch helped announce the 2021 Player of the Year.

World rugby praised DuPont's contribution over the past year
World rugby praised DuPont’s contribution over the past year

The winner was clearly surprised by the prize and explained that he was very happy that Jelonch was the one to present the prize and that the two went to school together when they were 15 years old.

As France is currently preparing to host the next Rugby World Cup 2023, DuPont’s gong is particularly timely, and they will hope his considerable ability will have improved by then.

The 35-year-old star played an important part in the fate of France as they finished second in the Six Nations League this year and then three wins and three defeats in the autumn international series.

Galthie’s team closed the game with a 40-25 win over New Zealand DuPont played a key role as Les Bleus defeated the All Blacks in a rare way.

DuPont is also one of the key members of the Toulouse team, the team won the historic double crown by winning the Champions League and the top 14, although the Player of the Year vote is only responsible for international achievements.

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