5 speaking points from spherical four of Six Nations

5 speaking points from spherical four of Six Nations

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France sent one particular of their greatest Six Nations performances to thrash holders Eire forty two-27 in Dublin.

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

The 28-calendar year-old scrum-fifty percent was forced off in the very first fifty percent just after Eire lock Tadhg Beirne fell on to his leg at a ruck.

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

"There was zero malice in it," previous Ireland wing Simon Zebo, a previous Munster staff-mate of Beirne, explained to BBC's 6 Nations Rugby Exclusive.

"Tadhg is a clean participant and wouldn't would like any lousy intent on any one. The only thing is, It's not at all a terrific picture.

"There is a lot of ability coming into that ruck and it seems to be even worse than it truly is. No-1 hopes to see him [Dupont] out of the game as he is the best participant on earth."

Dupont, who was replaced by Maxime Lucu, delivered 7 helps and scored two attempts before his tournament was Lower shorter.

Victory more than Scotland at Stade de France will very likely safe a first title in a few years, with arguably the top player on earth now perhaps having to carry the trophy inside of a tracksuit.