Antoine Dupont

Antoine Dupont (born 15 November 1996) is a French professional rugby union player. He currently plays at scrum half for Toulouse in the Top 14.
Early life and education.
Dupont was born in Lannemezan but grew up in the nearby village of Castelnau-Magnoac where he started rugby for Magnoac FC at the age of 4. In 2011, he joined Auch as a junior. Dupont studied for a master's degree in sport management in 2019 at the Toulouse School of Management 
Professional career.
In 2014, Dupont joined Castres in the Top 14 after the relegation of Auch in the 2013–14 Rugby Pro D2 season. 
In November 2016, Stade Toulousain announced Antoine Dupont's recruitment for the 2017–18 season.
International career.
In 2016, he was selected for the France U-20 team for the 2016 World Rugby Under 20 Championship. He was one of the stars of the tournament scoring 36 points which included 5 tries.
In November 2016, he was selected for the French Barbarian team which played and beat Australia.
Dupont was called up to the French first team for the first time ahead of France's fourth 2017 Six Nations Championship match against Italy as a replacement for Maxime Machenaud. He made his debut in that game coming on for Baptiste Serin in the 72nd minute of an eventual 40–18 away win.
Honours.
Club.
 Toulouse
Personal life.
Dupont has studied Rafael Nadal with respect to having a positive mindset being the key to success, and there being no point in feeling sorry for yourself.