Angry France cites Ireland players for knee injury to captain Antoine Dupont
France's Louis Bielle-Biarrey, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring a try during the Six Nations rugby union match between Ireland and France, at Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland, Saturday, March 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Peter Morrison]
DUBLIN (AP) — France has cited Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter for their alleged roles in the serious-looking knee injury to Antoine Dupont in their crunch Six Nations match. France’s talismanic captain was forced off in the 29th minute when his right knee buckled inward as Ireland cleared out a ruck. He limped off with medical personnel on either shoulder, but even without its talismanic captain and scrumhalf France won the match 42-27.
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France head coach Fabien Galthie stands on the touchline during the Six Nations match against England at Twickenham, London Saturday Feb. 8, 2025. (David Davies/PA via AP)
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