Six Nations

Six Nations: Ireland skipper Caelan Doris wary of 'big challenge' posed by Antoine Dupont return for France - 'Heartbeat to their attack'

Talismanic captain Antoine Dupont is back for France in the Six Nations - and that means problems for Ireland this weekend in their opener in Paris. Caelan Dorris, the Irish captain, has hailed the impact of Dupont.

00:01:1405/02/2026 at 15:50 GMT

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