France rugby star Antoine Dupont says he ruptured cruciate ligaments in his right knee during his team’s win over Ireland in the Six Nations and will miss the final round of the tournament.

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 .

France captain Antoine Dupont said today he would be out of action for “a few months” after announcing that he had torn the cruciate ligaments in his right knee in the Six Nations victory over Ireland.