TOULOUSE : World player of the year Antoine Dupont and fellow French international Julien Marchand extended their contracts with European and French champions Toulouse on Friday. Dynamic scrum-half Dupont has extended his contract by a further four years till 2027. Hooker Marchand, who alternates as club captain with Dupont, has extended till 2028. Unlike the 25-year-old Dupont — who arrived from Auch in 2017 — the 26-year-old Marchand came through Toulouse’s youth system. “Our two captains have prolonged their path with Stade Toulousain,” said the club in a statement adding that securing the futures of their senior players had been a priority. Toulouse, who are second in the Top 14 standings, host Stade Francais on Sunday.