Returning Antoine Dupont ‘inspires fear in opponents’ – Mathieu JalibertAnthony Brown, PA, ParisMatthieu Jalibert admitted the return of talismanic captain Antoine Dupont has given France a huge boost ahead of Sunday’s mouth-watering World Cup quarter-final against defending champions South Africa in Paris. Matthieu Jalibert will be reunited with Antoine Dupont (Adam Davy/PA) Photo by Adam Davy“The whole team is very happy to have him back,” said Jalibert. We know he’s capable of making a big difference, and that he inspires fear in opponents. Antoine Dupont trains with France on Friday (Adam Davy/PA) Photo by Adam Davy“When you want to make passes and the ball is slippery, it’s not always easy to set up your game. “I think that we have an advantage, playing at Stade de France, in front of a public that will be there to support and encourage us.”

Source: Irish Independent October 14, 2023 15:39 UTC