KEO News Wire
Rugby World Cup 2019: England’s Francis cited for high tackle
England centre Piers Francis could be facing a ban for a tackle that left United States full-back Will Hooley with concussion.
Piers Francis has been cited by World Rugby for a high tackle in England’s 45-7 win over the United States on Thursday.
The centre’s hit on Will Hooley just seven seconds into the Rugby World Cup match left the USA full-back with concussion.
Referee Nic Berry opted not to review the incident at the time and England went on to claim a second successive bonus-point triumph in Pool C.
Francis is the fourth player to be cited at the World Cup and will attend a hearing in Tokyo to determine if he will punished.
Australia’s Reece Hodge and Samoa’s Rey Lee-Lo received three-match bans earlier this week after being cited for high tackles.
KEO.co.za News wire is powered by opta
-
Champions Cup6 days agoInvestec Champions Cup is SA rugby’s next frontier
-
KEO News Wire2 weeks agoStormers and Sharks set for Bok-loaded Cape Town blockbuster
-
Champions Cup2 days agoInvestec Champions Cup: South Africans who rocked in Round 1
-
KEO News Wire2 weeks agoAll Blacks under pressure as Wallabies eye Eden Park shock
-
Champions Cup3 days agoInvestec Champions Cup: Bulls & Stormers make their mark as Lions play through grief
-
KEO News Wire1 week agoAll Blacks hammering of Wallabies give Springboks series win perspective
-
Rugby2 weeks agoBulls and Lions ready for fierce Jukskei derby
-
Champions Cup5 days agoBulls to make statement against Stade Français