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Two rucks later he is in trying to jackal for the ball as a full-back because he is annoyed he hasn't caught that kick.

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 Andrew Porter joined the ruck.

"I did feel that the decision that counted against us for the winning three points, where we cleared someone out of the ruck, I just don't know how that's a penalty."

His clear-out of the ruck allowed Ireland quick ball for James Lowe to score their third try before his neat hands created the opportunity for Jack Conan to claim the fourth.

Irish celebrations were cut short, however, when the try was ruled out after Beirne was spotted holding on to Itoje's boot at the ruck.