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Six Nations: Antoine Dupont ‘always had it’ – Joe El-Abd

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England attack coach and former scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth highlighted Dupont’s ability to turn the tables on a defence, launching attacks when apparently close to losing possession and territory, as one of his greatest assets.

“I’ve never seen anyone get out of trouble as well as him,” said Wigglesworth.

“The ball will bobble out of a ruck, and it’s not perfect, but he somehow gets a ball popped out when he shouldn’t do. He rarely gets tackled, and the ball rarely stays static.

“He will bounce out, beat three defenders and put a cross-kick in. Or he’ll shrug you off and keep the ball moving.”

France are hunting a fourth successive win over England in the tournament – a run that would be their best in the fixture since 1978.

Meanwhile, England need a shock victory to improve a grim run of recent results, with eight losses, admittedly each by single-figure margins, in their past 13 Tests.


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