Paris, France, Feb 4, 2026 (AFP) - Demanding Dupont set to fire France in Ireland opener

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France coach Fabien Galthie expects returning talismanic captain Antoine Dupont to spark defending champions France to a higher level in their Six Nations opener against injury-hit Ireland on Thursday. The 29-year-old scrum-half will be making his first appearance for Les Bleus in 11 months following a cruciate knee ligament injury against the Irish in last season's tournament. Although France still romped to victory in Dublin once their talisman......

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