France sent 1 of their biggest 6 Nations performances to thrash holders Eire 42-27 in Dublin.
But in lieu of enduring pure euphoria following a in close proximity to-fantastic functionality, the French camp vented their anger immediately after their talisman Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee.
The 28-12 months-outdated scrum-fifty percent was forced off in the initial half after Eire lock Tadhg Beirne fell on to his leg at a ruck.
France head mentor Fabien Galthie referred Ireland pair Beirne and Andrew Porter to the citing commissioner for possible retrospective punishment, which was later on dismissed.
"There was zero malice in it," former Ireland wing Simon Zebo, a previous Munster crew-mate of Beirne, informed BBC's 6 Nations Rugby Specific.
"Tadhg is actually a clean player and would not wish any terrible intent on any one. The only thing is, it is not an incredible image.
"You will find a large amount of electric power coming into that ruck and it seems worse than it is actually. No-a single hopes to see him [Dupont] out of the sport as he is the greatest participant on the planet."
Dupont, who was replaced by Maxime Lucu, furnished 7 helps and scored two tries ahead of his Event was Slash brief.
Victory above Scotland at Stade de France will probable safe a first title in three many years, with arguably the top player on earth now perhaps needing to lift the trophy in a tracksuit.