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Paul Myers

France thrash Fiji in rugby sevens to claim first gold medal at Paris Olympics

Antoine Dupont came off the substitute's bench to inspire France to a gold medal in the men's rugby sevens. © REUTERS - Dylan Martinez

France claimed its first gold medal of the 2024 Games on Saturday night when the men's rugby sevens team beat Fiji 28-7.

Antoine Dupont, the skipper of the full-size national rugby team, came off the bench to orchestrate a second-half rout of the defending champions.

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