France shipped 1 of their biggest 6 Nations performances to thrash holders Ireland 42-27 in Dublin.

But as opposed to going through pure euphoria after a around-great overall performance, the French camp vented their anger right after their talisman Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee.

The 28-yr-old scrum-half was compelled off in the first 50 % just after Eire lock Tadhg Beirne fell on to his leg at a ruck.

France head mentor Fabien Galthie referred Eire pair Beirne and Andrew Porter on the citing commissioner for achievable retrospective punishment, which was later dismissed.

"There was zero malice in it," previous Ireland wing Simon Zebo, a former Munster staff-mate of Beirne, instructed BBC's Six Nations Rugby Special.

"Tadhg is usually a cleanse player and would not desire any negative intent on anybody. The one thing is, It's not at all a fantastic image.

"You will find a great deal of energy coming into that ruck and it appears to be worse than it is actually. No-one particular desires to see him [Dupont] away from the sport as he is the best participant in the world."

Dupont, who was replaced by Maxime Lucu, provided seven helps and scored two attempts prior to his Match was cut small.

Victory more than Scotland at Stade de France will probable protected a first title in 3 yrs, with arguably the very best player on the globe now possibly needing to elevate the trophy in a tracksuit.