France will try to win the Six Nations without its talisman after captain Antoine Dupont ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee at the weekend.

DUBLIN -- France replaced Ireland's hand on the Six Nations rugby trophy after a momentous 42-27 win at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. France decisively took over the lead of the championship with a bonus-point victory and can clinch its first title since 2022 in the final round at home next Saturday when it hosts Scotland.

France rugby were dealt a significant blow half-an-hour into their potential Six Nations title decider against Ireland with captain Antoine Dupont forced off with an injury. Dupont, widely regarded as the world’s best player,

France scrum half Antoine Dupont sustained a season-ending knee injury in the first half of the 42-27 Six Nations win against Ireland on Saturday. “Torn cruciate ligaments,” Dupont said on

Gregory Aldritt said the sight of Antoine Dupont in the changing room was the fuel behind their second-half onslaught against Ireland.

Former Australia star David Campese has pointed the finger of blame at Ireland following Antoine Dupont’s horrific injury he suffered at the Aviva on Saturday. Although Les Bleus came away with a massive win that put them within touching distance of the Six Nations title,