Nigel Coote

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COMPARE the red card and four-week ban given to Ollie Thorley for a rugby accident by an ‘independent court’ which should have warranted a penalty at most, with the deliberate shoulder charge by Dan Biggar in the Italy v Wales international.
Biggar was not even cited. Why? Biggar’s action should warrant an even longer ban because of the intent.
Film of the incident can be seen on the Ruck website under the headline, ‘Bi...