WATCH: Antoine Dupont shocked by weight of trophy after France beat Italy in Six Nations

In a clip shared by Stan Sport Rugby, Dupont appears genuinely taken aback by just how solid the iconic trophy feels in his hands, after a tough effort on the pitch against the Azzurri. You can check out Dupont's reaction to the trophy presentation in the clip below, after France triumphed 33-8 over Italy.

The Giuseppe Garibaldi Trophy is awarded annually to the side that wins the France vs Italy Six Nations fixture, a rivalry dating back to 2007 when the prize was first introduced. Designed by former French international and artist Jean-Pierre Rives, the trophy was unveiled during celebrations marking the bicentenary of Italian unification hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, a French born Italian general, who symbolises the deep historic ties between the two countries.

Although exact details on the trophy’s weight aren’t officially published, Dupont’s reaction suggested that it isn’t a lightweight ornamental piece — underscoring how physical and prestigious rugby trophies can be compared to many in other sports. The Garibaldi Trophy is crafted with quality materials and has become one of the most eagerly contested pieces of silverware in the Six Nations, with France dominating its history but Italy pulling off celebrated victories on occasion

The 2026 match in Lille saw France assert control against Italy in front of a packed stadium, continuing Les Bleus’ strong recent run in the tournament. Winning the Garibaldi Trophy is always a matter of pride for France, and Dupont’s candid reaction to holding it — a mix of respect, surprise and amusement — quickly became one of the lighter talking points of the weekend.

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