Viral clips of 'dirty' Ireland tactics have gone viral, France to launch an appeal
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Rugby fans are fiercely debating the similarities between two serious injuries suffered by players facing Ireland in recent times.
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Both Malcolm Marx and Antoine Dupont sustained significant injuries, and with comparisons circulating online, many South African supporters have taken to social media to criticize Ireland's actions, drawing parallels between the two incidents.
Irish Tactics or Just Rugby Accidents?
The claims have sparked a heated discussion, with just as many voices defending Tadhg Beirne and dismissing the controversy as an unfortunate rugby accident.
One fan wrote: "Antoine Dupont getting the Irish treatment. That snide hit on him reminded me of Marx last year vs Ireland. Dirty. Dirty buggers."
Another added:
Case Closed? Not So Fast!
While France referred the actions of both Beirne and Andrew Porter for review, the Citing Commissioner ruled out further action, effectively clearing them of any intentional wrongdoing.
France Sees Red Over No Review
However, an outraged Florian Grill insists that France will explore ways to challenge the decision, expressing frustration that referee Angus Gardner did not conduct an official review during the match.
“Anger must not take over, and we will respect the final decisions,” the FFR president told L’Équipe. *”But we are determined to activate all possible appeals to make our voices heard.
"What shocked us, or bothered us, is that the referee did not go and study the images of Antoine's injury himself. We find that disturbing. Eventually, we will be heard."*
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