France's Rugby Sevens Teams Prepare for Grand Final in Madrid
Emblematic captain of the XV of France, Antoine Dupont, is set to join the French Rugby Sevens team in Madrid for the grand final of the World Rugby Sevens Series, taking place from May 31 to June 2. The tournament features the eight best nations in the world, both in men's and women's categories.
Dupont, fresh off winning the Champions Cup with Stade Toulouse, has been released by his club to compete in the final tournament. France's men's team, currently ranked 6th, aims to surpass their strong opponents, including Argentina and Ireland, to claim the world title. The new format introduced this year has seen Argentina at the top of the rankings, but the French team remains hopeful after their recent successes in Los Angeles and Vancouver.
Head coach Jérôme Daret emphasized, “France is here and is now a little more frightening. We push everyone; we are in the wheel and the objective now is to use this aspiration to try to overtake everyone at the right time.”
Antoine Dupont's return to the team will be highly anticipated. His fitness will be scrutinized as it will be crucial for France's chances of winning a medal at the upcoming Olympics in Paris. “We are a very ambitious group who want to give ourselves the means to win this medal this summer. We want to do something big,” Dupont stated.
In the group stage, drawn into Pool A, the French men's team will face Argentina, Australia, and Great Britain. Meanwhile, the French women’s team, outgoing Olympic vice-champions, will compete in Pool B against Australia, Fiji, and Ireland, aiming to finish their season on a high note.
The grand final in Madrid is seen as the last major preparation before the Olympics for the French teams. The men's team celebrated gold in Los Angeles, silver in Hong Kong, and bronze in Vancouver, while the women’s team finished second in Cape Town and Vancouver and third in Dubai and Singapore in their recent tournaments.
- The French teams are under significant observation as they prepare for the grand final. The French men's team, including Antoine Dupont, will be a crucial factor for their performance in the upcoming Olympics.
- Television coverage of the grand final will be available on France TV Sport and Rugbypass.fr. Fans eagerly await the matches to see how the French teams perform against their top international rivals.
