France delivered a person of their biggest 6 Nations performances to thrash holders Eire 42-27 in Dublin.
But rather then enduring pure euphoria following a near-best efficiency, the French camp vented their anger immediately after their talisman Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his knee.
The 28-year-old scrum-half was forced off in the 1st 50 % after Ireland 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 afterwards 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 is actually a clear player and would not would like any terrible intent on everyone. The one thing is, It's not at all a terrific picture.
"There's a large amount of energy coming into that ruck and it looks worse than it is actually. No-just one really wants to see him [Dupont] out of the sport as he is the best participant on earth."
Dupont, who was changed by Maxime Lucu, presented seven assists and scored two attempts ahead of his tournament was Slice quick.
Victory over Scotland at Stade de France will probable secure a primary title in a few several years, with arguably the very best participant in the world now most likely having to raise the trophy inside of a tracksuit.