Irish 'dark Arts' Robs Springboks Of Potential Revenge Meeting With Antoine Dupont

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It is farcical how Irelands Tadgh Beirne escaped any punishment after landing on Antoine Duponts knee during their Six Nations clash this weekend, injuring the France superstar.

He came off scot-free after recklessly charging into a breakdown Dupont was contesting, landing on the knee of the scrumhalf. It was so severe that Dupont was withdrawn after 30 minutes of play, and his season seems to be over.

It potentially means the Springboks will not be able to play against the Frenchman - whom plenty in the Northern Hemisphere regard as the best player in the world - in their Test in November later this year.

With players like Pieter-Steph du Toit, current World Rugby Player of the Year, and the nominated Cheslin Kolbe and Eben Etzebeth who all gunned for the title Du Toit won, there will likely now be no contest against the Frenchman to settle that debate once and for all.