For Butch and Sundance read Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert, the creative partnership behind a France team weaving the prettiest of Six Nations patterns. Between them “Jalipont” are helping to fashion some of the most spectacular attacking rugby anyone could wish for. Dan Sheehan is tackled by Romain Ntamack and Gabin Villiere during France's game against Ireland during the 2022 Six Nations. Having two petits généraux on the field simultaneously can be invaluable if both innately understand what is best for their team. But give them quick ball and half a yard of space, and double trouble awaits all their Six Nations rivals.

Source: The Irish Times February 18, 2026 00:55 UTC