France star Antoine Dupont will miss opening rounds of the inaugural Nations Championship

France's Antoine Dupont will miss the opening rounds of the inaugural Nations Championship and is replaced by Paul Graou. The tournament features matches in July and November, with France facing New Zealand, Australia, and Japan. Dupont, considered the world's best scrumhalf, recently helped Toulouse win the French Top 14 title, while Graou has scored 16 tries in 64 tests for France.