French rugby players who have been crowned the best player in the world
This Sunday, it is possible that Antoine Dupont will be named the best player in the world for the second time in his career. A feat already achieved by two other Tricolor Legends before him.
Last year, the World Player of the Year trophy was awarded Antoine Dupontcaptain XV from France. And in a few days, the International Rugby Council will award this award for 2022, and the Frenchman is the favorite to succeed him. Created in 2001, the FIFA World Player of the Year trophy has only fallen to the same player three times since its inception, since only New Zealand. Richie McCaw (3 wins), Daniel Carter (3) f Bewden Barrett (2) I managed to win it over several times. Anthony dupont He would join a good list if he won it a second time, especially since only two Frenchmen have had this award before him, not least.
Fabian Galtier, Precursor
If other French rugby players had excelled before this award existed, Fabian Galthi He can certainly be considered a pioneer in this sport. Elected in 2002 for the second edition, he rewarded the scrum-half with his excellent year with the French team, of which he was captain. in 2002, I sit down He just joined Stade Français and didn’t necessarily shine, but with the Blues, he led his people to a Grand Slam during Six Nations ChampionshipHe shows his exceptional individual qualities in the prologue of the stage …
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