France shipped a single in their best 6 Nations performances to thrash holders Eire forty two-27 in Dublin.

But instead of enduring pure euphoria following a close to-best functionality, the French camp vented their anger just after their talisman Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee.

The 28-calendar year-previous scrum-fifty percent was pressured off in the main half following Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne fell on to his leg at a ruck.

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

"There was zero malice in it," previous Eire wing Simon Zebo, a previous Munster crew-mate of Beirne, advised BBC's Six Nations Rugby Specific.

"Tadhg can be a cleanse player and wouldn't would like any lousy intent on any one. The one thing is, It's not necessarily an incredible impression.

"There exists a great deal of electrical power coming into that ruck and it seems even worse than it can be. No-one particular really wants to see him [Dupont] out of the sport as he is the best participant on earth."

Dupont, who was changed by Maxime Lucu, presented seven helps and scored two attempts ahead of his tournament was Slash limited.

Victory more than Scotland at Stade de France will possible safe a primary title in three yrs, with arguably the most effective participant on earth now likely having to elevate the trophy inside a tracksuit.