The Investec Champions Cup holders look weary and devoid of attacking spark since being shorn of their totemic scrum-half.
Les Bleus captain Dupont is suspected to have suffered serious knee damage after being hurt during a ruck clearout.
Les Bleus win comfortably despite their captain limping off injured in the first half.
France wing Damian Penaud has been included in their 42-man squad that will prepare to take on England in round two of the Guinness Six Nations after missing the 43-0 win over Wales on Friday.
Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack have been included in a 42-man France squad for the upcoming Six Nations tournament.
Antoine Dupont has returned to the France XVs squad after missing the first half of 2024 as he focussed on his ultra-successful switch to sevens.
The enigmatic France and Bordeaux wing is uncoachable and untouchable, which is why rugby should treasure him
England and Exeter Chiefs centre Henry Slade was once again a standout performer in Investec Champions Cup, this time shining in Round 2 against storied European opponents Munster.
France support coach Karim Ghezal has issued an injury update on winger Damian Penaud and captain Antoine Dupont following last night's Rugby World Cup win over Italy in Lyon.