France Captain Antoine Dupont Suffers ACL Rupture in Six Nations Victory

Dupont's injury rules him out of the final match against Scotland and raises questions over player safety after France cites two Irish players for review.

Antoine Dupont, widely regarded as the best player in men's rugby, confirmed he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligaments during France's 42-27 win over Ireland in the Six Nations.
The injury occurred during a ruck when Irish player Tadhg Beirne fell on Dupont's knee, an incident France coach Fabien Galthié has called 'reprehensible.'
France has cited Beirne and Andrew Porter for further disciplinary review, while Irish interim coach Simon Easterby described the incident as a routine rugby play.
Dupont's absence will sideline him for an estimated nine months, ruling him out of the domestic season and potentially the start of the next.
France remains on track to win the Six Nations title with a victory over Scotland next weekend, despite losing their captain and star player.