Antoine Dupont confirms cruciate ligament injury during Ireland match

France captain Antoine Dupont has confirmed that he ruptured his cruciate ligaments during the Six Nations match against Ireland, forcing him to leave the game in the 29th minute. Dupont expressed his disappointment at having to abandon his teammates and stated he would be sidelined for a few months. Following the incident, which involved players Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter, France's head coach Fabien Galthié criticized the actions leading to the injury and referred the players to the disciplinary committee. Despite losing their star player, France secured a 42-27 victory over Ireland and is aiming for their first Six Nations title since 2022. Dupont's absence will impact the upcoming match against Scotland, but he remains hopeful about returning to the field. The situation has raised concerns about player safety and the enforcement of rugby regulations.