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High-tackle controversies proving a real drag

China Daily | Updated: 2023-11-01 00:00

PARIS — "Anything around the head has ramifications," said a disconsolate New Zealand captain Sam Cane of his red card for a high tackle that ruled him out of much of the Rugby World Cup final — the problem for many is how referees interpret what is dangerous.

Cane's red card in the first half for a high tackle on Jesse Kriel was the first time a player has been sent off in the final and proved pivotal in the All Blacks' heartbreaking 12-11 defeat by South Africa on Saturday.

Not just New Zealanders but others were incensed his Springbok counterpart Siya Kolisi did not receive the same sanction after being sin-binned for a high tackle on Ardie Savea.

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