Dupont Leads France Against Struggling Wales

Antoine Dupont returns to lead France in the Six Nations opener against Wales, following his success with the France Sevens team at the Paris Olympics, where he won gold. Dupont's return is highly anticipated as he partners with fellow Toulouse player Romain Ntamack, who is also making a comeback after a knee injury. France will face a struggling Welsh team, which has suffered 12 consecutive losses. Despite injury absences like Damian Penaud and Thibaud Flament, France remains confident in their squad with Dupont's leadership and recent strong performances in test matches. The tournament holds significant interest as France aims to dethrone Ireland, who seeks a third consecutive title under caretaker coach Simon Easterby. This year's Six Nations could mark a turning point, with changes like a reduced tournament window and ongoing discussions about future TV broadcasting deals.