Is Antoine Dupont Great? Rugby Analysis - France v Italy Six Nations Highlights 2021 GDD Coaching

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

New video looking at England v France! kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaS4pWlneKtojsU

[@beegbeeg1700]

Proud to see that a French player arouses so much admiration in the whole world of rugby. We French have spent so many difficult years ... we're back in the game!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

I think every French fan can be proud of where French rugby is at! France are most certainly back in the game!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@leewilliams2763 Very much agreed!

[@jack.charlesc4750]

We have been waiting 10 years and we are starving they are all young and have won nothing except World Cup as youngsters this explain a little bit why they are good together it is a generation squad and even more some are in same clubs or have been playing together when younger dulin and aldritt for exemple And to finish we are playing without Ntamac and for the first time in a long time we have two 9 with serin and two 10 with jalibert in the third line guys like Cros macalou and Woki are emerging as a 2 Marchand is an excellent surprise for me Second row is a lack if the 2 « Afrikaans » get wounded Thomas is a great player but I don t like is défense I prefer penaud more well rounded

[@beegbeeg1700]

Without Ntamack and without Vakatawa! (even if Vincent is very good, he still lacks the physical density to really hurt)

[@jack.charlesc4750]

@@beegbeeg1700 it s true for vakatawa but I was lazy to modificate 😃 vakatawa fickou aie aie aie les British’s ça va leur faire tout drôle 😁

[@jaysamuels489]

I'm from NZ and although I'm an All Blacks supporter I've always admired French rugby and would love to see them win a World cup.They definitely deserve to after so many close calls and if they can get some consistency heading into the next world cup finals they will be hard to beat.Dupont is definitely the best player in the world at the moment in my opinion and I look forward to seeing his progress through the nations , especially against the English ..

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

The All Blacks have had some incredible battles with France over the years! I agree it would be great to see them do well on the world stage. They've fallen short so often! England v France will be massive!

[@jaysamuels489]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD agreed I'm looking forward to that matchup, great content on your channel , have now subscribed 👍

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@jaysamuels489 That's great, Jay! Welcome to the club!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@leewilliams2763 You make a really important point! They really do need to be more consistent with the boot. Too many 2 pointers slide that might cost them when it matters most!

[@lecinemateur8520]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD I think they already have, don't forget that Ntamack is injured, Jalibert is only the 2nd choice fly half :)

[@Nathan17505]

“Part of being World Class is doing things that look easy, but no-one else does”. Spot on!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Really like that you've picked that out, Nathan! It's something that I think is really important! It looks easy but that's because he's so unbelievably good!

[@cernunnos5727]

Respect to the French for raising such a good rugbyman, warrior, comrade and opponent for every other rugby nation 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

100%! France are blessed with some outstanding talent from 1-23! Great to see!

[@GDiDDY5300]

Tremendous analysis. To the question of greatness, when no less than Aaron Smith himself says Dupont's play is pushing Smith to elevate his game, great is only the start of it.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Ryan! You can't argue with the great Aaron Smith! It would be incredible to see them playing opposite each other!

[@levieuxrafiki3880]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD RWC 2023 ! france vs new zeland is the first match

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@levieuxrafiki3880 That's going to be incredible isn't it? Almost a shame that they're playing each other so early on, but at least it means if they go through they'll be in different ends of the draw!

[@Thorshavn81]

@@levieuxrafiki3880 Not decided yet!

[@ishaaqsultan9040]

Its almost unbelievable his combination of skill and energy. He can tackle, rejoin then push the peddle to the metal

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

He's able to do everything and that's underlined by his incredible work rate and desire to succeed!

[@chancecamp8470]

Fantastic summary of his huge impact on the game. Class act, best french side for a long time

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks, Chance. Really glad you liked it! He's so good and I've not even covered all of his game!

[@dsartain3404]

Great analysis mate. He’s a phenomenal player and a joy to watch. He’s also so modest and a gentleman. He gets my vote.

[@Tanibaaayyyyyyy]

The analysis is amazing!!!!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you Tani! That's really kind of you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@Markaccus]

Great break down on this guy. Deffo the best at his job in the world right now.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Mark! Also thanks for coming back after my technical blip! He’s so good he makes everything he does seem normal!

[@philippemuron7489]

Who is Deffo...?

[@baptisteandre795]

@@philippemuron7489 Definitly = définitivement

[@clairau]

Loved the commentary and acuteness of the analysis. Loved the accent as well. Merci. Super commentaires !

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, really appreciate your feedback! Merci beaucoup 🙌

[@gordonmuir6305]

Great video, thanks Geraint. I'm sure anyone would want Dupont playing for their team, which is a pretty good sign of greatness. I saw Aaron Smith name Dupont in reply to a Tweet that asked who is the best rugby player in the world right now!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Gordon! He'd make literally any team, totally agree. I still think Aaron Smith get GOAT status, but the more I see of Dupont the more I question that!

[@gillesmatheronpro]

"anyone", yes Gordon... anyone but Castres Olympique. They let go of him in 2017, for some strange reasons. Imagine head coach Ugo Mola and his staff being given the opportunity to pick the little gem ! For A. Dupont, all it took was a one-and-a-half hour drive from one city to the next, and voilà. And the Castres Olympique decision was taken even though Dupont put an impressive performance with the victory of French Barbarians vs Australia in 2016 ! Some things just can not be understood.

[@williams_jamie]

Cracking video, really enjoyed the breakdown of his passing technique from the ruck.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look! There's loads more points to pick up on with his pass, but I'll save that for a follow up video!

[@DrAAAli]

Excellent analysis. Dupont is super human, he really is.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you! He is indeed, so good to watch!

[@caolanscully7996]

Fantastic piece of analysis Geraint👍 Dupont is one of the best players around in my opinion, and hard to see him slowing down any time soon

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Caolan 👍🏻 he’s just going to get better I think. Really excited to see him in the World Cup!

[@ianwalker3500]

Another great analysis piece - insightful, fun and love the multiple levels - building a great learning tool for coaches, players and fans

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you Ian! I am trying my best, let's hope I'm allowed to stay!

[@johne6479]

another kiwi here, to me he definitely is the best in the game today, no contest, and the French team is the one to beat at the next world cup

[@AndrewDavidForde]

Top vid Geraint! Really is a shame there was no World Rugby player of the year in 2020 because I have no doubt Dupont would have won it!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks, Andrew! He'd be a shoe in wouldn't he! Your highlights video of him could be twice as long he's got so many awesome features!

[@muhidintahir3194]

This rugby player Antoine DuPont he’s different class always a joy to watch him play rugby and the things he does on the pitch is amazing. You will admire Antoine DuPont and France 🇫🇷 are very lucky to have a very good player

[@jrmc.8324]

answer : oui

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That is a fair summary!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

I hope you enjoy this as much as I did! I'd love to hear your thoughts on Dupont, is he 'the' best scrum half right now?

[@GWLAD]

No we haven’t seen him under pressure enough to declare that a wounded England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 or Ireland 🇮🇪 may answer that question

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@GWLAD He was pretty special against both England & Ireland last season and has been tearing up in the Top 14 with the world's best players this season?

[@GWLAD]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD I think he is a special player certainly Frances best scrum half by a country mile but a wounded pride Ireland 🇮🇪 in my view will be the acid test IMO 👍👍👍

[@davidjones272]

Yes, the best 9 by a country mile. He's probably been the best player in world rugby for the last year or so.

[@GWLAD]

@@davidjones272 that’s a pretty bold statement to make he is a cracking player the best in world rugby? I hope he can convince me on Sunday 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷

[@chichon01]

Thank you, very interesting video especially the part about the Pass body position. Just one mistake, the number 8 at 1:37 is not Ollivon but Alldritt.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks for taking a look, really pleased you liked it. Ah I could't work out who is was so went with the BBC Sport team sheet which had Ollivon at 8!

[@BTBDech]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD Regarding the pass body position, it was really interesting. You pointed out one wickness in his pass: that he tends to lift his chest a little too early. Although he's not droping the ball as you said the consequence of this wickness would be, do you think his pass is less quick or precise because of that? Can he improve it, or his habits and current coordination would be to much work to modify? Also, Dupont said he "worships" Aaron Smith's pass technics: do you see any flaws in Smith's technique? Thank you for this great video!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@BTBDech Great questions. So the weakness is that his chest lifts as he passes, which also causes his chest and chin to separate. In the example I showed this didn't cause an issue, however, it does make the pass more inconsistent and there are a few examples from the game of his pass dropping down & there were 2 knock ons caused by this. It also impacts the angle of the ball and can make it fly with the front of the ball dipped, which is less powerful. Aaron Smith is outstanding. His biggest weakness IMO is that he can get stiff and over rotate at his hips causing him to drag the ball back & lift the ball meaning catchers have to reach/adjust!

[@BTBDech]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD Thank you for your quick and interesting answer ! Amazing to talk about these monster 9's and discuss their flaws ! How picky of us haha. Enjoy the next VI Nations games :)

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@BTBDech I do always chuckle to myself when I'm picking out a minor flaw in a player, when they're literally the best in the world!!

[@mr.popular1198]

Never seen analysis like this. Instant subscribe. Can't wait for more.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Ah that's lovely to hear and I'm glad you found the channel! There's over 80 videos on there for you to dive into and plenty more to come!

[@martinbennett2228]

As scrum half, it should not surprise that Antoine Dupont is at the centre of the action, but it is enjoyable to see how he plays the whole of his team; they are all the better for him.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Yeah I agree that the team are all better because of his contributions. You could argue that all scrum halves are in the centre of the action, but not all are great!

[@olivierlecreux]

One of the finest player for his vision of the game

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

He’s really rather good isn’t he! Thanks for taking a look!

[@ingalik6258]

Merci à toi pour ton analyse, j'ai compris le 85% : ) Un bonjour de la France Thanks for your analysis ! I understood than 85%. Hello from France ; )

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Merci beaucoup! J'apprends lentement.... I hope to be able to make a video in French by the end of the year!

[@quentinquentin6752]

Fabulous analysis and commentary... best ive heard !!! Well done 👍

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you! Really pleased you enjoyed it!

[@Snookbone]

After that over-the-shoulder no-look pop pass assist last Saturday, I don't think this question needs a video to answer. It's just a universal truth.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

It was incredible wasn't it! Hopefully the video helps celebrate it in a way memories can't!

[@killianhickey6298]

Really good and interesting video Geraint! Keep up the great work!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Killian! Really appreciate it!

[@reiner164]

As a South African he reminds me of Fourie du Preez with his decision-making and always being in the right place. Definitely already a world class player and has the talent to go down as one of the great scrum-halfs.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Yeah that's a really cool comparison! I really hope that he keeps going and stays injury free. We'll have an incredible world cup in 2023 at this rate!

[@financialliberty2381]

With all respect to FDP who is of course an all time great scrummie, Dupont as a runner and line breaker is in an entirely different class to FDP.

[@reiner164]

​@@financialliberty2381 Don't agree, FdP at his peak was still a couple of levels above where Dupont is now. However, Dupont is still young and will improve.

[@reiner164]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD Yeah, I love seeing the French become a force in world rugby again. They'll be my second team for RWC 2023.

[@financialliberty2381]

@@reiner164 lol sorry but you must be either a Faf fanboy or an ignorant. Never Faf has ever showed the level Dupont have displayed in the last 3/4 years (and particularly in the last 2 years). If Dupont had played earlier behind as strong packs as the SA pack behind which Faf has played for most of his career, it wouldn't even be a debate

[@jeanverjean5636]

Excellent animation and explanations & analyses ! Very good work :)

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look, Jean! Glad you liked it 🙌

[@conrad152]

Fantastic analysis !

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Conrad! There's quite a few others on the channel for you to enjoy too!

[@adamliz8172]

Enjoyed this. thankyou Bud.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

A pleasure! Thanks for taking a look!

[@timmagill9519]

Great analysis both in content, context and technical mastery. Rather like Dupont's seemingly effortless play and form, your analysis appears to be easy and you are doing what no (or few) other analysts are doing. Please keep posting. Can Dupont's game be coached to young players? How can his masterful game reading and option taking be learned?

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you so much, Tim. That's really lovely of you to say. There's a load more on the channel and plenty to come! For me, yes! Every players game is coached and can be coached. A part of coaching is of course harnessing the players abilities and capturing their imagination. That's what I think has happened with Dupont. He's quick, he's powerful, and is massively motivated. So he then is able to review footage, really study the game and learn more about it. He also had the benefit of simply playing the game, not being too constrained and being allowed to do what he wanted on a pitch!

[@gillesmatheronpro]

Yes Sir, it can. And it's currently happening, as we see (among the younger ones) more and more players considering "support playing" a a genuine skill. For the better. Impacting is OK, but what's next when your opponent or teammate is down after tackle...? This key element got forgotten for way too long, and lesser-inspired coaches over-favored the "combat" side of the game. A. Dupont is all in the avoidance, he's a stealth player (among other aspects). No surprise he gets along so well with C. Kolbe in the Stade Toulousain ranks.

[@markgw101]

Great video! You're understanding of the small things like even the passing technique is amazing! I'll have to watch that Aaron Smith video!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you! Really glad you enjoyed it! Hope you enjoy the Aaron Smith video! There's quite a few others you might like too!

[@joedennehy386]

He's pretty sharp alright, i cant wait to see him against the top couple of teams. Thanks for the great analysis

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

It will be very cool seeing him against the top teams, I just hope he doesn’t turn it on against wales 😂 thanks for taking a look 👍🏻

[@towyvetsworkouts4827]

One of the best rugby channels,also Good to see some welsh channels

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That’s very good of you to say, very glad you like it! Gotta spread the welsh love 👍🏻

[@thedr00]

Great video. analysis I've seen yet. I especially like the mix if in-game replay and graphical overlay. Subbed :-)

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That's wonderful, thank you! Really pleased you enjoyed it! Hopefully you'll enjoy my new ones too!

[@gandigooglegandigoogle7202]

yes Antoine Dupont is just amazing ! wonderful !

[@FredericGaillot]

Thanks, I really liked the analysis that changes perspective on the game. It's true it looks easy and fluid, but this is how it looks like that it is really easy !

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

A pleasure, Frederic! Thanks for taking a look. I think it's a real sign of a quality player when they seem to always be in the right place and to have so much time!

[@Thotola]

Waahhoo how accurate an analysis. Dupont is my ne the beginning of a legend.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for taking a look: he’s incredible isn’t he?

[@baptistebrigand5882]

no

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@baptistebrigand5882 Love a hot take, Baptiste.

[@patrickhanrahan6372]

Geraint, this is wonderful. Genuinely brilliant stuff. It's exactly the kind of content that will grow the game and help new comers get to grips with it.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That's really good of you to say, Patrick. Thank you! I can't help but agree that content creation that poses the game in a positive light can only be good for the growth of the game!

[@siboysmith]

Great analysis, thanks for posting. That offload!!!!!!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

A pleasure, thanks for taking a look! Unreal offload wasn't it! That's next level awareness!

[@nicolasayala9712]

Nice video, please do more videos abuout Dupont game, greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks for watching Nicolas! Definitely more to come!

[@Lf2968]

Brilliant and interesting analysis, thanks !

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Laura! Really appreciate you taking a look. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pharrellskud]

great analysis.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, really pleased you enjoyed it!

[@rstitch1992]

Great analysis mate

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look! Glad you enjoyed it and hope you like some of the other videos on the channel too!

[@caja42]

Great video! Love the analysis.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks, Patrick, really lovely to hear you enjoyed it!

[@Maxiboy246]

Great analysis!!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look, Max. Really pleased you liked it! Hopefully you enjoy a few other videos from the channel!

[@Marchogmoel]

I hadn’t noticed Duponts missing boot in the match. That’s the level of detail I am willing to subscribe for!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

These are the details we live for! Thanks for taking a look and I hope you like the other content on the channel too!

[@Marchogmoel]

I am brand new but will be checking your other videos out!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@Marchogmoel That's really cool, hope you like them!

[@just-dl]

You certainly made the case for him! Seems like quite the player. And a towering 5'8" (i'm 5'7" on a good day) as well! Does France play RSA anytime soon? Having him face off with Faf de Klerk would be an encouragment to us shorter guys.... Great video.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

He's incredibly powerful for a 5'8" giant! They aren't due to play each other until next Autumn! It's Australia first with hopefully the Lions playing SA!

[@paulbismuth10]

Very good analysis. I subscribe.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That's wonderful, Paul! Thanks for subscribing, I hope you find some other videos you like on the channel!

[@patriciobraidapropato2890]

Great video! As Aaron Smith already said, Dupont is the best player at the moment without doubt

[@allistaircampbell9282]

Did Aaron say that?when??

[@patriciobraidapropato2890]

@@allistaircampbell9282 twitter mate, he actually said that watching Dupont is helping him to look parts of the game he needs to improve. What a humble guy

[@allistaircampbell9282]

@@patriciobraidapropato2890 yep just checked it. Thank you. Yes, Aaron is a class act. Nevermind him being top draw 9'

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Patricio! I'm a massive Aaron Smith fan and can't wait to compare them when Super Rugby starts again!

[@SportsFan-gr8zx]

Hi Geraint, found your videos focusing on specific players really helpful. Are you up for doing one on Tadhg Furlong? To help reveal why he's the best tighthead in the world?

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That sounds like a great option!

[@Theo665]

Très bonne analyse ! Merci 🐓

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Merci beaucoup!

[@eddienoel1149]

Great little video, cheers

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks, Eddie. Really appreciate you taking a look 👍🏻

[@camembertdalembert6323]

I am a tennis fan and I understand nearly nothing at rugby strategy, but overall I find this game beautiful with a great spirit.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

It's a wonderful game! I hope you continue to enjoy it 👍

[@maelughran6981]

We don't really need any analysis, Geraint, though, do we? Dupont is simply the best the world has ever seen - and that includes Gareth Edwards. Dupont's brilliance was evident before the match against Italy. I've been following rugby for nearly sixty years, and am an avid Ireland supporter. Needless to say, the match this coming Saturday against the French at Lansdowne Road will create another opportunity for Dupont to 'showcase' his extraordinary talents. But we can all enjoy those.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That's a big shout! Gareth Edwards remains my vision of rugby perfection! Dupont has been outstanding for the last couple of seasons and has been doing crazy stuff in the Top14! This weekend will be a massive game and test for where France are at!

[@duncanidaho9492]

jerome gallion was masterclass too

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@duncanidaho9492 Classy player!

[@maelughran6981]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD Geraint, there really is no comparison. Edwards was able to strut his stuff, more often than not, behind a dominant pack of forwards; Dupont doesn't require a cushion to showcase his remarkable talents; Pound-for-Pound they say in boxing, whichever element of the individual you contrast, i.e. pace, speed of thought, on-the-spot decision making, defence, positioning.... Dupont is in a different league; stating the obvious: Edwards graced the pitch in the amateur era when fitness levels and skill sets were nowhere near as demanding. Dupont is literally a 'one man team', able to win matches on his own. We've only had a glimpse of his genius so far; when he orchestrates wins over the All Blacks and Springboks ( next WC) the whole world will have no choice but to accord him the status he deserves.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Always hard to compare a full time professional in 2021 to an amateur in the 70’s. For my they’re both great in their own era’s. one prove it for more than a decade & the other will get there too I’m sure!

[@oliverburke]

I tried to pay attention to Dupont & the analysis, and I’m in love with strong Welsh accents, but I think I caught most of it.

[@romainviry3185]

Great job ! Obviously the fact that I like a lot (but who wouldn’t) our new scrum half (can we even call him that as he s so much more in our team ?😅) Toto Dupont which most popular nickname is Ministre de l Intérieur cause he always find the inside line to support ... actually helps. But great analysis , I m not a rugby player myself so passing techniques are very informative. So glad Scotland gave it real good to the Brits 😉take care

[@jr94mmz8]

Cest les Anglais, pas les Brits et je suis anglais. Épargnez les autres nations Britanniques de notre honte 😉

[@jr94mmz8]

Mais Dupont cest vraiment un jouer de qualité, enfin toute l'équipe, j'espère quils continuent le french flair

[@jr94mmz8]

And hoping France dont make england look too bad

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@jr94mmz8 You're absolutely right! England are not the brits! England v France will be a massive game, really looking forward to that!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

He is so much more than a scrum half. A wonderful player!

[@vkguiguifender5857]

Nice video mate 👍

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look! Really pleased you like it! There's a load of others you might like too!

[@romainviry3185]

I believe he is ours and I would not trade him for anybody in this world. That s about as far as I would go . But yeah he s mental... such a good lad as well, very humble and positive, loves the game so much and clearly has the mindset for super greatness. He ll improve the needed « trickery » that s necessary for great 9. But he makes it up with so many other aspects. He s kicking is very much improving. He can play 10 , his original position as well. But 9 suits him so great : a short guy with Jason Robinson legs and strength of a prop to fence defenders away around the rucks. So deadly in modern rugby IMO.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Very much agreed he's just incredible and getting better all of the time! I wouldn't give him up either! When his kicking game matures he'll be even better!

[@dofrepiano]

Thank you. Great video.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks for taking a look, glad you liked it!

[@bobylapointe2246]

très bonne analyse

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Merci Beaucoup!

[@FREDERIKSX]

Wow you are really an impressive rugby analysis , i see the game different now

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, that's really kind of you to say! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fabricemonnier4388]

Great analysis, and I like your accent (welsh, if I am right). I will check your other videos.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Fabrice! Yes I'm from South Wales! I have quite a few videos on the channel so hopefully you'll find some others you like! A couple of Racing 92/Clermont/France in there!

[@fabricemonnier4388]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD Thanks I will have look, and not only the french one 'cause I love the game in general. 👍

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@fabricemonnier4388 Excellent stuff. Well there's plenty of variety on there!

[@guiguijol]

Not the flashiest or impressive in terms of individual performances but never do any mistakes, always where he's supposed to be, one of the greatest game IQ in modern rugby.

[@TheCamelz]

Great stuff, thank

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Richard. Really pleased you enjoyed it!

[@Julien-yc3zy]

Dupont becoming the GOD of scrum-halfs.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Can't disagree with that! He's ace!

[@baptistebrigand5882]

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[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@baptistebrigand5882 Loving your input.

[@jb15745]

Great analysis ! Could you please make all your analysis on French rugby after 2023? ;)

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look! ha! They've got such a massive opportunity with their squad haven't they. Could be a very special time for French rugby!

[@fortyone9823]

Great job !

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you! Really appreciate you taking a look!

[@xontheweb2376]

G, interesting analysis. Please don't be offended but consider adding subtitles. The rugby loving family is multilingual and every now and then one comes across a linguistic enigma. Still had great pictures to watch though😄

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks for taking a look. Are you a fluent English speaker? I'm fluent in both English and Welsh, but don't unfortunately speak other languages except for a basic grasp of French. So when I listen to things not spoken in either Welsh or English I have to use subtitles. Fortunately youtube provides that option, which hopefully you can use in future.

[@gillesmatheronpro]

Great content overall, with brilliant analysis throughout. Well done Sir ! And thank you. Just a tiny detail, so you may save yourself some time and enjoy an extra year (who knows, with all those spared moments ?!) somehow... in Dupont, the letter "t" is mute. Such as it is for 95% of French names (ie. Thomas, Jalibert, Chat, Penaud, Marchand), mainly those from Latin and/or Celtic legacy.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, Gilles! I really appreciate your comment. I did make a bit of a mess of pronouncing the names! Hopefully you'll notice an improvement in the one I did last week following the France v England game? I've also just posted one following Keith Earls try at the weekend!

[@gillesmatheronpro]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD gonna have to watch all these... so many nice things await, my schedule looks getting pretty full by now. Thanks for suggesting !

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@gillesmatheronpro Have fun with them!

[@Headhunter_212]

Lovely job GDD. France is looking very good for 6N. Let's hope they're ready for 2023. Diolch.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you! They are looking pretty impressive at the minute. I reckon Wales for the Grand Slam though!! Love the welsh too!

[@yvonneauthomas5783]

For me the real strong of Dupont is he never go out of the battle, he always plays the ball, he never raises his arms for call a fault to the referer like 90% of players at his place today PS sorry for my bad english i'm french and i'm proud to see this french player and this french team :)

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for watching, Yvonneau! You're 100% right, he just gets on with it without any fuss. World Class in every way! No need to apologise, your english is far better than my French!

[@AngrySaxon1080p]

great vid!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look, really appreciate it!

[@RASKORPUS]

That pass was sick

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Unreal wasn't it! and he makes it look like just a normal thing to do!

[@martinfarrelly5196]

Very interesting.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks for taking a look, Martin 👍🏻

[@louisggg7834]

Thanks for this great analysis and breakdowns ! Where dors this accent come from ? 😀

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you for taking a look, I’m glad you liked it! I’m from Swansea in South Wales!

[@declissonolivier9376]

Thanks for this other anlysis about this... Analyst... Except his game (pass, boot, tackles,...) What is really incredible in my opinion, is his sense of analysis when playing... He doesn't play the game... He reads the game. I subscride to your channel: in the top 10 of analysis un Utube.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Je vous en prie! Merci beaucoup pour regarder! Il est merveilleux à la lecture rugby. (I'm very poor at French I'm sorry!) He is a wonderful reader of the game and sees things so much faster than other players. I hope you enjoy my new videos too!

[@declissonolivier9376]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD I enjoyed them! Especially those involved in the rebirth of "french flair" with Galthier on his head. The one about Jalibert was perfect, too. Sorry... I'm french... So, as a good one, i mainly stare what britannic say to our team!!! Bad news, this week... Covid passed... Several players won't be there to fight against my Friends the Scots...

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@declissonolivier9376 Really pleased you enjoyed them! It's a real shame about COVID and players not being available. We'll find out on Wednesday whether it is going to go ahead!

[@oranha]

Hey man would you ever do any analysis on props such as Sutherland or Sinclair. Or hookers such as George, chat or Ken Owens.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Absolutely! I'm doing a series of webinars at the moment (one per month for 12 months) and will have some hookers on! I'll also do some video bits too!

[@jacekwallusch530]

Great work, as usual. Of course I can't help myself so I leave a very short comment: He also's got quite a boot on him.

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

😂 love it, Jacek! Spotting that boot being stepped on may be my finest video moment!!

[@yveslaffont726]

Dommage de ne pas avoir les commentaires de vos vidéos en français...Je ne comprends pas tout et je le regrette.. Merci quand même pour vos analyses...

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

I need to do some videos in French. Thank you for watching!

[@fraserposford144]

You got a bit confused with the French back row players (Alldritt plays at 8, Ollivon plays at 7, Meyer is Italy's 7) but otherwise, great video, you've just gained a subscriber

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

I got completely in a muddle with the players after spending 3 days on it! So annoying when I do that! Really pleased you liked it though!

[@alelcomentarista1885]

🇨🇵Merci🇨🇵👌good video👍

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

De rien! Merci pour prise Regardez 🙌

[@Goldn_valouz]

Nice video bro. But be carefull, number 8 is not Ollivon but Aldritt =)

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thanks, Valentin! I know, I can't believe I made that silly error! Even with the scrum cap too!

[@davidpearn2484]

Brilliant analysis, we could do with DuPont or faf 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you, David! I'm a massive Rhys Webb and Gareth Davies fan, but Dupont is showing all 9's up at the minute!

[@carterbrowne3087]

Do a video on lrz

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

On its way, Carter!

[@chrismoto6974]

YEAHH ! REALLY !!! definitively !

[@yesdcotchin]

Jalibert or Ntamack?

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

oooo that's a big question! Big fan of both. I think Ntamack has a more rounded game and being a 10/12 is defensively very solid. Also very good tactical kicking game. Jalibert is more exciting to watch for me & his eye for the gap is second to none! So, Jalibert gets my vote as I just love seeing him take the gaps, but I'd love to see Ntamack playing 12 with him!

[@yesdcotchin]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD but now they have Shaun Edwards, who do you think at 10 best suits their weird combination of impregnable defence and French flair? Would you still say Ntamack 12?

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@yesdcotchin You make a good point. The challenge is that Fickou is an incredible 12 & fits perfectly into the system in both attack and defence. I suppose Ntamack offers a different balance to the squad if they needed to change things up a bit!

[@financialliberty2381]

As a French, I would still say Ntamack for now because of his composure and passing but if Jalibert improves his pass (which I still find a bit suspicious), I would say Jalibert

[@tomkrys3331]

You can save the 7 minutes and just put yes in the thumbnail mate. Dupont is on another planet right now😂

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That wouldn't be as much fun though!

[@tomkrys3331]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD you're not wrong there😂. Great vid mate, enjoyed watching!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@tomkrys3331 Ah awesome, thanks for taking a look, Tom! Really glad you enjoyed it!

[@conorgrey4824]

How good is teddy thou!

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Yeah he's just too good. He manages space so well and is always relaxed!

[@gilberttrois8492]

Don’t you dare say he isn’t perfect. Nice video, but is the arm in his pass a weak point where a guy like itoje could rush and hit so it would make a terrible pass ?

[@romainviry3185]

Maro worries me as well. But we know we need to take extra care with the big lad. Le Roux and Willemse will take care of him 😈

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

ha! He's really rather incredible isn't he! I do think there's a few points in his pass that could be improved & he is a little high with his elbow so would definitely need to be very weary of players aiming for it!

[@financialliberty2381]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD i know that it's not a popular opinion but I think Dupont would be even better at centre or even 10. With his out of this world running abilities, support lines and physical attributes, I think he would be even deadlier with more space than in 9, which he would have at centre or 10

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

@@financialliberty2381 At 5'8" he wouldn't be much of a centre in the modern game! He'd make a solid 10, but his strengths are so specific to 9, I don't think it would be a clear transition!

[@financialliberty2381]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD the likes of BOD or Giteau were not exactly giants and yet were world class centres ;-)

[@jayfm749]

Doesnt need to see the video : yes, best 9 on earth

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Ah but it's more fun watching the video!

[@rocconnan1365]

Un maitre de la balle !

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

je suis d'accord!

[@romainf789]

Hello i’m french and you’re video is verry intrusting and eazy to indurstand

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Thank you Romain! I really wish I could speak French to share some more analysis in French!

[@charlessernasullivan3873]

Awesome Video. But as a frenchman it hurt a bit when u pronounced the t at the end of his name. French is not an easy language i’ll give you that😂

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

I wish I had made sure of the correct pronunciation! French is a beautiful language and should definitely be spoken properly! I'm learning slowly!

[@jack9315]

Short answer. Yes

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

Hard to disagree! Big fan of the summary 😂👍🏻

[@jack9315]

@@GeraintDaviesGDD enjoyed the analysis all the same, good video! Yeah he's class, easily the best 9 in the world atm imo

[@lii114]

His not great his fucking great . Very aware and his decision making is really great

[@GeraintDaviesGDD]

That’s a solid conclusion!