EPCR European Player of the Year nominee Dupont has already ran in four tries in this European campaign, including important scores against Munster Rugby and Bordeaux-Begles in the Round of 16 and semi-finals respectively.

But as well as his outstanding finishing and anticipation, Challenge Cup winner and two-time European Cup finalist Yachvili added that Dupont’s ability to keep the players around him calm at such a young age is what is so impressive about the 24-year-old.

“He’s a remarkable finisher,” Yachvili said. “Despite his young age, he can anticipate all the runs. Of course, it’s certainly easier when you’re playing alongside [Cheslin] Kolbe and [Matthis] Lebel, who are capable of breaking through the line.

“And he has that ability to anticipate in order to come inside, so he also shines thanks to the talent of his teammates.

“I think he brings calm among the players. He’s scored four tries, so he really brings that “X factor” to this team, and that’s why he’s on the shortlist to potentially be this season’s European Player of this Year.

“We’ll see how the final goes, but certainly, with everything that he does, whether it’s in the TOP 14 or the [Heineken] Champions Cup, he really is a key player, like every Champions Cup-winning team in the past has had.”

Yachvili refused to give a prediction for this afternoon’s showpiece final, but did feel that the 10,000 fans in attendance will witness an “amazing spectacle” at Twickenham.

“Toulouse are chasing their fifth trophy in the Champions Cup, something that has never happened in the history of the competition,” he added.

“However, there are past winners of the Champions Cup in the La Rochelle team: firstly, Ronan O’Gara, of course, and Jono Gibbes amongst the staff, but also Skelton on the pitch, so there is quite a bit of experience there.

“I’d find it difficult to give you a favourite before this final, but in any case, I’m sure that despite it being two French teams, we have a real treat in store.

“We will experience an amazing spectacle at Twickenham with at least a few members of the public in the stands.”

Former Biarritz and France scrum-half Dimitri Yachvili has hailed his fellow No.9 Antoine Dupont, describing the Toulouse half-back as a “remarkable finisher” ahead of this afternoon’s Heineken Champions Cup final against La Rochelle.