Five talking points from spherical four of 6 Nations

Five talking points from spherical four of 6 Nations

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France sent 1 in their biggest Six Nations performances to thrash holders Ireland forty two-27 in Dublin.

But rather than experiencing pure euphoria after a close to-perfect overall performance, the French camp vented their anger following their talisman Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee.

The 28-12 months-aged scrum-half was forced off in the 1st 50 % following Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne fell on to his leg in a ruck.

France head mentor Fabien Galthie referred Ireland pair Beirne and Andrew Porter to your citing commissioner for feasible retrospective punishment, which was later dismissed.

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

"Tadhg is usually a clean up player and would not desire any terrible intent on everyone. The only thing is, It's not a fantastic image.

"You will find there's wide range of electricity coming into that ruck and it seems even worse than it's. No-a person would like to see him [Dupont] outside of the sport as he is the greatest participant on earth."

Dupont, who was replaced by Maxime Lucu, delivered 7 helps and scored two tries in advance of his tournament was Slice short.

Victory in excess of Scotland at Stade de France will possible protected a first title in three a long time, with arguably the most beneficial participant on the earth now likely needing to raise the trophy within a tracksuit.