France delivered a single in their best Six Nations performances to thrash holders Eire forty two-27 in Dublin.
But as an alternative to experiencing pure euphoria after a in the vicinity of-ideal overall performance, the French camp vented their anger soon after their talisman Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee.
The 28-calendar year-old scrum-half was forced off in the 1st 50 % after Eire lock Tadhg Beirne fell on to his leg in a ruck.
France head mentor Fabien Galthie referred Eire pair Beirne and Andrew Porter to your citing commissioner for possible retrospective punishment, which was later dismissed.
"There was zero malice in it," previous Eire wing Simon Zebo, a former Munster crew-mate of Beirne, advised BBC's Six Nations Rugby Particular.
"Tadhg can be a clear player and would not would like any terrible intent on any one. The one thing is, It's not at all an incredible picture.
"There exists a great deal of energy coming into that ruck and it appears even worse than it truly is. No-a single desires to see him [Dupont] outside of the game as he is the greatest player in the world."
Dupont, who was changed by Maxime Lucu, offered 7 assists and scored two attempts just before his Event was Minimize limited.
Victory more than Scotland at Stade de France will likely safe a primary title in three yrs, with arguably the most effective participant on earth now likely needing to elevate the trophy inside a tracksuit.