Crucially, England need to review the height of their tackles this time around. Because after opener Owen Farrell’s red card, It’s third center line Billy Vunipola’s turn to be convened by an independent disciplinary committee. In fact, the Saracens player was accused of breaching Rule 9.13 relating to players’ health: ”A player may not dangerously tackle an opponent“.
RUGBY. Video. Vunipola gives us a Farrell and Ireland punished England before the World CupWe’re in game 51 between Ireland and England when prop Andrew Porter accuses Vunipola. It does not decrease, and sends his shoulder directly to Ireland’s head. A high tackle is punishable with a red card. Owen Farrell got the opener against Wales, the second in two games.
OFFICIAL – Billy Vunipola is called before the Independent Disciplinary Committee tomorrow evening.
9.13 A player charged with a breach of rule: A player must not tackle an opponent […] in a dangerous way.pic.twitter.com/u7K4HpvVNb
— Gauthier Baudin (@GauthierBaudin) August 21, 2023
Farrell still in the dark, Vunipola to join him?
From the Farrell case (not referring to the Sexton case), An independent disciplinary body does not have a good reputation. For good reason, the difference in treatment annoys some supporters and players (like Pita Ahki, who doesn’t hesitate to voice his opinion). But now, following this, World Rugby has decided to get involved. And to appeal the decision in relation to Owen Farrell. In other words, England’s playing master could well and truly be overturned by the commission despite his red card being overturned. I missed part of the World Cup.
RUGBY. Toulouse’s Pita Ahki denounces suspension differences: Mola vs. FarrellRegarding Vunipola, It would be (very) surprising to see a 30-year-old get away with it without suspension cam. However, he can boast of never having received a red card in his career so far. As a reminder, there is only one preparation meeting for the XV de la Rose (against Fiji) before the start of the World Cup. Something to worry English supporters about, Two senior players were suspended against Argentina, in England’s first match (9 September). To be continued…
RUGBY. Turnaround in Farrell case, finally suspension for World Cup?
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