An obvious reason why these contests had started so early, two days before the opening ceremony, was the hope that this highly rated French team, topped by a sprinkling of Antoine Dupont's greatness, would set the tone as France's first athletes in competition for an incredible event to come.
The moment demanded a touch of brilliance, and it was only ever going to come from one soul. Early in the second half, Dupont snatched the ball from the halfway line and off he went, finishing his ridiculous solo run with an essential try.
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