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'What a shame': Dupont's masterclass leaves discontent over upcoming move

Antoine Dupont of Toulouse on his way to scoring his side's fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup Pool 2 Round 3 match between Ulster and Toulouse at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

A masterclass performance from France superstar Antoine Dupont has left a hollow feeling for some as the realisation he won’t play in this year’s Six Nations.

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The Toulouse No 9 took apart Ulster in a genius performance as the French club piled on the points to race ahead 41-10 through three quarters of the match.

A clinical set-piece play by Toulouse opened proceedings after a ripper pass from Dupont to the midfield and a deft chip kick for left wing Matthis Lebel.

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Dupont then offered an assist for Peato Mauvaka before scoring two himself as he clocked up 173 running metres with two line breaks.

The 27-year-old popped up everywhere, tormenting Ulster with his electric running game and vision. His offloads and support play created many chances and half-breaks for the visitors.

On a counter-attack in the backfield, Dupont was influential in setting up another try finding Lebel underneath with a switch play at the perfect time.

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The stunning performance left some with discontent over his move to SVNS which will see him miss this year’s Six Nations in preparation for the Olympics.

Dupont is expected to make his SVNS debut in Vancouver in February after attending camps in January with the national side.

France will attempt to make up for a disappointing Rugby World Cup campaign in 2023 without their star scrumhalf during the Six Nations.

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Watch Dupont’s masterclass against Ulster below

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Jon 548 days ago

Sevens is where the money and the girls are….wait…

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at 548 days ago

Ridiculous!

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