Just when you thought the dust had settled on the Antoine Dupont-Ben White feud from the recent Six Nations showdown at Murrayfield, new footage has surfaced, adding another layer to the drama. After France's crushing 50-40 defeat to Scotland, which obliterated their Grand Slam dreams, Dupont notoriously snubbed White's handshake, sparking a firestorm of criticism against the French skipper. But hold your horses—this saga has a twist.
Dupont's performance was notably lackluster, marked by a fumble that set up a try for Kyle Steyn and a bizarre forward pass in a critical moment. Throughout the match, White seemed to relish getting under Dupont's skin, culminating in a heated confrontation after the Toulon star's celebration. The initial video made rounds on social media showing Dupont dismissing White's handshake post-game, which drew sharp rebukes from fans and pundits alike.
"Poor from Dupont who was second best to Ben White today. Another outstanding performance from Scotland’s scrum-half,"
commented Gav Harper, Editor at Scotland Rugby News.
Responses from the rugby community highlighted Dupont's apparent sore loser attitude, with one fan noting,
"He’s got a petulant streak for sure. Can be a bad loser. Complained incessantly post 23 RWC exit."
Another chimed in, suggesting Dupont had "let himself down" by not upholding the sportsmanship expected in professional sports.
However, the plot thickens with the emergence of another clip showing that Dupont, albeit reluctantly, did eventually shake hands with White. This second handshake happened out of the initial video's frame, shared by the official France Rugby account, revealing a delayed but existent sportsmanlike gesture from the French captain.
With the additional context provided by this new footage, the narrative shifts slightly. Dupont, while still visibly frustrated, didn't entirely shun his counterpart. As the dust settles, both players are now laser-focused on their next Six Nations engagements, with France hosting England and Scotland traveling to Dublin. Their upcoming clash in the Top 14 on May 9, fueled by the Toulouse-Toulon rivalry, promises to reignite tensions in what's sure to be a heated contest.
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Just when you thought the dust had settled on the Antoine Dupont-Ben White feud from the recent Six Nations showdown at Murrayfield, new footage has surfaced, adding another layer to the drama. After France's crushing 50-40 defeat to Scotland, which obliterated their Grand Slam dreams, Dupont notoriously snubbed White's handshake, sparking a firestorm of criticism against the French skipper. But hold your horses—this saga has a twist.
Dupont's performance was notably lackluster, marked by a fumble that set up a try for Kyle Steyn and a bizarre forward pass in a critical moment. Throughout the match, White seemed to relish getting under Dupont's skin, culminating in a heated confrontation after the Toulon star's celebration. The initial video made rounds on social media showing Dupont dismissing White's handshake post-game, which drew sharp rebukes from fans and pundits alike.
"Poor from Dupont who was second best to Ben White today. Another outstanding performance from Scotland’s scrum-half,"
commented Gav Harper, Editor at Scotland Rugby News.Responses from the rugby community highlighted Dupont's apparent sore loser attitude, with one fan noting,
"He’s got a petulant streak for sure. Can be a bad loser. Complained incessantly post 23 RWC exit."
Another chimed in, suggesting Dupont had "let himself down" by not upholding the sportsmanship expected in professional sports.However, the plot thickens with the emergence of another clip showing that Dupont, albeit reluctantly, did eventually shake hands with White. This second handshake happened out of the initial video's frame, shared by the official France Rugby account, revealing a delayed but existent sportsmanlike gesture from the French captain.
With the additional context provided by this new footage, the narrative shifts slightly. Dupont, while still visibly frustrated, didn't entirely shun his counterpart. As the dust settles, both players are now laser-focused on their next Six Nations engagements, with France hosting England and Scotland traveling to Dublin. Their upcoming clash in the Top 14 on May 9, fueled by the Toulouse-Toulon rivalry, promises to reignite tensions in what's sure to be a heated contest.