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France v Ireland (Thu, 20:10 GMT)
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Last year, France were left “angry” after captain and star player Antoine Dupont sustained a “serious” knee injury against Ireland.
Dupont, 28, was forced off in the first half of France’s dominant 42-27 win over holders Ireland.
Ireland second row Tadhg Beirne fell on Dupont’s leg at a ruck and the scrum-half was helped off the pitch in Dublin after receiving treatment.
Galthie said there was “anger” in the French camp over the incident, which was not referred to the television match official (TMO) during the game.
Both Dupont and Gregory Alldritt, who took over as French captain, were heard questioning referee Angus Gardner over a possible review of the incident.
Galthie said Dupont was “suffering” and that he has referred Ireland pair Beirne and Andrew Porter to the citing commissioner for possible retrospective punishment.
Dupont was attempting to steal the ball in the 28th minute and was challenged by Beirne, who then fell on to the scrum-half’s right leg as Irish prop Porter joined the ruck.
“We named the players [who made contact with Dupont], Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter, who should appear before the disciplinary commission,” Galthie added.
“We want explanations, so we’ve named two players. We have to protect our players. There are means, there are rules. There is some kind of anger.”