Antoine Dupont, the star French scrum-half, has made a triumphant return to the national rugby squad after a year-long absence. The 27-year-old has not represented France since the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa last October. During his time away from the XV-a-side game, Dupont achieved Olympic glory, securing a gold medal with the French rugby sevens team at the Paris Olympics. His comeback marks a significant boost for the French side as they prepare for their upcoming autumn internationals. Fabien Galthie, France’s head coach, has named a 42-man squad for the upcomi…