France delivered one in their finest Six Nations performances to thrash holders Eire forty two-27 in Dublin.

But as opposed to dealing with pure euphoria following a around-ideal efficiency, the French camp vented their anger after their talisman Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee.

The 28-12 months-old scrum-50 percent was forced off in the first 50 percent following Eire lock Tadhg Beirne fell on to his leg in a ruck.

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

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

"Tadhg can be a clean player and would not would like any poor intent on everyone. The only thing is, It's not at all a great picture.

"You will find a lot of electrical power coming into that ruck and it appears to be worse than it really is. No-just one wants to see him [Dupont] from the game as he is the best player on the earth."

Dupont, who was changed by Maxime Lucu, provided seven assists and scored two tries ahead of his Match was Slice short.

Victory more than Scotland at Stade de France will very likely safe a primary title in 3 yrs, with arguably the most beneficial participant in the world now possibly having to lift the trophy inside a tracksuit.