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Wales coach Pivac plots way to contain ‘world-class’ Dupont
France's Antoine Dupont breaks clear to score a try during the Guinness Six Nations match at the Stade de France, Paris

WALES boss Wayne Pivac has lavished praise on France captain and world player of the year Antoine Dupont ahead of Friday’s Six Nations clash.

Victories over Wales and then England in Paris next week would see Dupont lead France to their first Six Nations title and Grand Slam since 2010.

The Toulouse scrum-half is at the peak of his powers, and he presents a huge threat to Wales’ hopes of stopping France in their tracks.

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