Outrage from fans as Wood escapes sanction

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By SAM JACKSON

FANStook to Twitter yesteday to question the controversial decision not to penalise Northampton Saints flanker Tom Wood for a dangerous clear out on Leinster’s Josh Van Der Flier at RDS Arena.
Wood made direct contact with Van Der Flier’s head at a ruck, below, leaving the Leinster flanker rolling round on the ground in pain during the final ten minutes of the Champions Cup clash.
Following advice from the TMO, referee Pierre Brousset consulted a monitor on the side of the pitch and decided there was no foul play at the breakdown.
Leinster won the game 35-19 le...

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