Fabien Galthie is wrong on Antoine Dupont – rugby must end era of official-blaming
I attended a meeting of the world’s top 21 referees at France’s national rugby centre in Marcoussis, just outside Paris. It turned out to be fascinating because it gave me an insight into an echelon of the game that few people,
Antoine Dupont injury: France captain 'faces nine months out' as Fabien Galthie slams Ireland pair
Fabien Galthie demands answers after Antoine Dupont suffers ‘serious’ injury against Ireland
Fabien Galthie furious over Antoine Dupont injury as France demolish Ireland
Fabien Galthie: Irish ruck clear-out on Antoine Dupont was reprehensible - we are angry despite Six Nations win
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;
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France coach Fabien Galthie furious after 'reprehensible' Antoine Dupont incident
France head coach Fabien Galthie has reacted furiously to a potentially serious injury for his captain Antoine Dupont, following his side's 42-27 win against Ireland at Aviva Stadium.
Fabien Galthié: ‘We feel bad for Dupont. In terms of the action, in my opinion it was reprehensible’
In the end, they didn’t need either Dupont or Barassi to see it out. France saw Ireland’s good start to the second half and raised it a level. Their 7/1 split was a risk and it looked dicey at times, particularly with the injuries. But the bench did its job, as Alldritt acknowledged.
Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter escape citing after ‘reprehensible’ clear-out on Antoine Dupont
Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter have avoided disciplinary action despite France head coach Fabien Galthié launching a withering attack on “reprehensible” Irish behaviour after Saturday’s match.