Antoine Dupont only recently signed a new deal with Toulouse that made him the highest paid player in world rugby, but uncertainty is growing around the French giants.
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The club are under scrutiny for alleged salary cap breaches, with continued violations beyond October potentially leading to sporting sanctions, including points deductions or even relegation.
If that happened, it is difficult to imagine one of rugby’s biggest stars remaining at the club. Here are five clubs he could join if the worst was to happen to Toulouse.
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5 Newcastle Red Bulls
Signing Dupont would require serious investment, but Newcastle have the financial backing to make it happen. They also still have their marquee player slot available, which sits outside the league salary cap.
From the Red Bulls perspective, bringing in one of the biggest names in rugby would boost the club’s profile while naturally strengthening the squad as well.
Dupont is already an official Red Bull athlete. His partnership with the brand includes personal sponsorships, promotional campaigns, and ambassador duties.
That relationship came into focus when he completed injury rehabilitation at the Red Bull Performance Centre in Los Angeles.
At the time, it sparked rumours about a possible move away from French rugby to Newcastle, although those claims were later dismissed.
