World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin has defended the bunker review being used at the Rugby World Cup after a red card was not issued for Tonga winger Afusipa Taumoepeau’s hit on Scotland captain Jamie Ritchie last weekend.
to repair the fracture he sustained last Thursday from a head-on-head tackle in a 96-0 victory over Namibia.
Stade de France on Saturday was a sea of green from Ireland and South Africa supporters for their team’s. Ireland edged a classic 13-8 and the atmosphere was as good as when France beat New Zealand 27-13 on the opening night. There were also reports of beer and water running out at some stadiums and difficult access to and from venues.
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