Soon back in business, Antoine Dupont was able to validate excellent news this weekend.
Friday in front of the media, Toulouse back coach Clément Poitrenaud almost spilled the beans. “ It wouldn’t be surprising if he re-signed, you’ll have the info when it comes out, in any case, I hope he re-signs… » This Saturday at the break of the shock of the 9e day of the Top 14 between Stade Toulousain and Stade Français, the official announcement has indeed fallen.
Antoine Dupont has extended his contract with Toulouse. “
Because a Classic is also a spectacle, stay in the stands at half-time for an exceptional surprise », had “teased” beforehand the Haut-Garonnais club on its social networks. So here it is the captain of the XV of France linked to Stade Toulousain until June 2031.
“I miss you,” says Dupont
Present at the Ernest-Wallon stadium for the occasion, the 28-year-old scrum half (he will celebrate his 29th birthday on November 15) was able to welcome the news in public: “ It was a childhood dream to play at Stade Toulousain. It’s even more special to share it with you. I miss you and I hope next time I have the crampons on. »
Victim of a ruptured cruciate ligament in his knee last March during the shock of the Six Nations Tournament against Ireland, Antoine Dupont sees the end of the tunnel. His return to the Top 14 is expected for the end of the year, between the end of November and mid-December a priori. To see it in blue on the ground, you will have to wait until 2026, however.
