“No.” The response from the first Irish supporter we encountered, near the Stade de France, had the merit of being clear. According to him, “No“, France would no longer be one of the big favorites for the 2023 Rugby World Cup if Antoine Dupont were to miss out. Another fan of the XV du Trèfle takes action, happily considering a defeat for his team against South Africa – failed! -, in the hope of facing a French collective deprived of its guide in the quarter-final, “for an easier match“.
“Absolute disaster” or not? The uncertainty around Antoine Dupont seen by Irish and South African supporters
