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 on Saturday. Dupont was forced off in the 29th minute when his right knee buckled inward as Ireland cleared out a ruck.

Galthie said France had cited both Beirne and Porter in their post-match report and reports on Sunday morning, claim Dupont has ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and c

France star Antoine Dupont is set to miss nine months of action after suffering a serious knee injury in the 42-27 win against Ireland at the Six Nations. It was initially reported by Planet Rugby that Dupont had ruptured his ACL and was facing a hefty stint on the touchline, with the player himself confirming that news later on Sunday .

Speaking following Frances big Six Nations win vs Ireland, head coach Fabien Galthie said ruck clear-out which caused injury to Antoine Dupont was reprehensible, calling for Tadhg Beirne, Andrew Porter to be cited: we are angry;

The scrum-half was helped from the pitch in the 29th minute following an incident with Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter

France captain Antoine Dupont has suffered a suspected "serious" knee injury during his side's Six Nations match against Ireland. The talismanic scrum-half was forced off in the first half of France's dominant 42-27 victory over the holders in Dublin.