Fresh footage has surfaced online offering greater clarity on the heated exchange between Antoine Dupont and Ben White during the dramatic Six Nations Championship clash at Murrayfield.
The France captain initially drew criticism after appearing to snub White’s handshake following his side’s stunning 50-40 defeat to Scotland, a result that ended France’s hopes of completing a Grand Slam.
Tempers had simmered throughout the match, with White seen goading his opposite number on several occasions. Dupont also appeared unimpressed with the scrumhalf’s celebrations, with the pair squaring up during the contest.
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After the match, the official France Rugby account on X posted a video of the post-match handshakes, showing Dupont turning away from White’s outstretched hand.
However, another clip circulating online shows the situation did not end there.
The additional footage reveals that Dupont did eventually shake White’s hand moments later, although the French captain still appeared unhappy as the pair continued to exchange words.
The initial video shared by France Rugby cut away once the French players had moved down the tunnel while Scotland formed their post-match guard of honour.
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But when the roles were reversed and France returned the gesture, Dupont and White finally shook hands, bringing an end to one of the match’s more talked-about flashpoints.
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