Rugby’s Messi is even better after Olympic sevens stint

Scrum-half Dupont took time off to snare Olympic gold which has made him even more effective around the rucks.

France's Antoine Dupont (right) is tackled by Wales' Dafydd Jenkins. Pic: Adam Davy/PA Wire.

Tickets to watch France play England this weekend are not cheap. Premium adult seats cost £199 apiece and even the most affordable ones up in the gods will set you back £89. Before you phone the Rugby Football Union to enquire if an England win is included as part of the deal, however, ask yourself how often in life you have the chance to witness pure genius.

Admittedly this can be a subjective debate. Taylor Swift fans will have a different opinion to, say, Bob Dylan disciples. However, in contemporary sport there can surely be increasingly little debate. With all due respect to the colossal talents of Novak Djokovic, Max Verstappen, Patrick Mahomes, Simone Biles and Mohamed Salah, the name Antoine Dupont must be close to the top of the list.