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Blow for France as star halfback Antoine Dupont tests postive for Covid-19 – Stuff.co.nz
Antoine Dupoint is in such regal form that All Blacks No 9 Aaron Smith recently rated him as the best halfback in the world.
French halfback Antoine Dupont is likely to miss France’s Six Nations upcoming match against Scotland after testing positive for COVID-19.
The test against Scotland, at Stade de France in Paris, is scheduled for February 28.
The Crusaders couldn’t match the Reds energy and accuracy in the 18-13 loss in the Super Rugby final in 2011.
If Dupont, rated as the world’s best No 9 on current form, is scratched from the Six Nations game it would be a blow for Les Bleus who have been unbeaten in the tournament…
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