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Antoine Dupont Suffers Season-Ending Knee Injury in France's Historic Win Over Ireland

The French captain confirmed a ruptured ACL following a controversial incident during the Six Nations match, sidelining him for months.

Antoine Dupont s’est gravement blessé en Irlande samedi 8 mars.
Antoine Dupont a subi une rupture des ligaments croisés du genou droit lors du match contre l'Irlande à l'Aviva Stadium, à Dublin, le 8 mars 2025.
Antoine Dupont a été gravement touché au genou à la 29e minute du choc contre l’Irlande, samedi à Dublin.
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Overview

  • Antoine Dupont sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during France's 42-27 victory over Ireland on March 8 in the Six Nations tournament.
  • The injury occurred after a contested ruck involving Irish players Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter, leading to criticism from French officials over the lack of sanctions for the incident.
  • Dupont's absence is a significant blow for the French team as they prepare for their final Six Nations match against Scotland, with Maxime Lucu likely to take his place as scrum-half.
  • The French Rugby Federation has expressed frustration with World Rugby's disciplinary process after no action was taken against the Irish players involved in incidents that injured Dupont and teammate Pierre-Louis Barassi.
  • Despite the setback, France remains in contention for the Six Nations title, needing a victory against Scotland to secure the championship.