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Samoa centre Rey Lee-Lo and hooker Motu Matu’u have been cited for acts of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in Samoa’s Rugby World Cup 2019 match against Russia on 24 September.

The players will attend hearings before an independent Judicial Committee chaired by Wang Shao Ing (Singapore lawyer and former international player), joined by former international players John Langford (Australia) and Olly Kohn (Wales). The hearings will take place in Tokyo on the same date to be agreed with the players and their representatives.

Samoa winger Ed Fidow has received a Citing Commissioner Warning for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.12 (punching or striking) in the same match.  This remains on his disciplinary record in the event that he accumulates any combination of three warnings or yellow cards during the tournament.

[Gianfranco]

Just catching up with the highlights. Fiji’s defending for Uruguay’s first try was Scotlandesq. Nice to see it’s not just us missing shitty tackles.

[Mark Connolly]

Woodward making a complete fool of himself over the Hodge incident.

[Mark Connolly]

Always tough to pick who to support in games where Scotland aren't involved.

Today, in deference to Dundee United's owner, I will cheer on USA.

[hearthammer]

Anyone else done the predictor for the tournament ??

I'm having my expected mare.  After 11 games, i've amassed a paltry 74 pts out of a possible 350ish available.  Still, it's a wee bit of fun that doesn't require throwing money at the bookies.

[senorsoupe]

Lost 46-7 against Italy, makes me nervous to see how bad we will get smoked by New Zealand and South Africa

[Mark Connolly]

5 minutes ago, senorsoupe said:

Lost 46-7 against Italy, makes me nervous to see how bad we will get smoked by New Zealand and South Africa

Canada butchered 5 or 6 chances 5m from the line, the game was definitely closer than the scoreline suggests.

 

 

 

 

 

 

But yes, NZ and SA are going to obliterate you.

[Savage Henry]

Finally one of the red cards is spotted.

[come on shire]

https://www.glasgowwarriors.org/news/team-named-for-2019/20-guinness-pro14-opener

Strongest team we have available. We can win if we play our best. Cheetahs won the Currie Cup so are decent and deserve respect but the Pro14 is surely a step up. They have Ruan Pienaar at 9 but I'm hoping at 35 he's slowed slightly. Fagerson's sound at 8 but I thought Ashe would be in the squad. My only quip is Glenn Bryce at 15. I'd have him starting on the bench with Jacko at 15.

Edinburgh v Zebre could be close and go either way with both teams hit heavily with the WC.

Edited September 26, 2019 by come on shire

[honestly united]

Cheetahs is probably about the worst fixture we could have had at this time - the other European teams are in the same boat of having lost loads of players to the world cup, which the SA's wont have, the Cheetahs are coming off the back of the Currie Cup so are already at full match fitness, whereas we have only played a couple of warm ups with 30 odd man squad. SAying that its a strong team we have out, which usually does well during Nov / 6N's

[Detournement]

The pack looks strong and Jones and Grigg should be a good combo in midfield. Thomson and Frisbee will make or break these early games.

[come on shire]

7 hours ago, honestly united said:

Cheetahs is probably about the worst fixture we could have had at this time - the other European teams are in the same boat of having lost loads of players to the world cup, which the SA's wont have, the Cheetahs are coming off the back of the Currie Cup so are already at full match fitness, whereas we have only played a couple of warm ups with 30 odd man squad. SAying that its a strong team we have out, which usually does well during Nov / 6N's

Spot on. The Cheetahs will target everyone at home early season. They'll have competitive match fitness on us as well as playing at altitude. However I'm hoping that in the Pro14 we'll provide a bigger test than the Currie Cup. Still a strong team considering the absentees though and Dave Rennie with back to back Super Rugby titles with the Chiefs knows this opposition.

6 hours ago, Detournement said:

The pack looks strong and Jones and Grigg should be a good combo in midfield. Thomson and Frisbee will make or break these early games.

Thompson was impressive when he got game time. Frisbee is a bit like Laidlaw. He can take the sting out the game but not suitable for fast rugby imo...

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Disciplinary update: Rey Lee-Lo (Samoa)

Samoa centre Rey Lee-Lo appeared before an independent judicial committee having been cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in Samoa’s Rugby World Cup 2019 match against Russia on 24 September.

The committee, chaired by Wang Shao Ing (Singapore lawyer and former international player) with former international players John Langford (Australia) and Olly Kohn (Wales), heard the case, considering all the available evidence, including multiple broadcast angles and submissions from the player and his representative.

The committee deemed that the incident was an act of foul play and warranted a red card in line with the high tackle sanction framework. In following the framework, the committee determined:

There was an act of foul play (which was reckless, rather than deliberate)

The act of foul play was a high tackle

There was contact with the head

There was a high degree of danger

The ball carrier changed height, but not sufficient to mitigate from a red card to a yellow card

Given the above outcomes, the committee determined that the act of foul play warranted a red card and applied World Rugby’s mandatory minimum mid-range entry point, which was introduced in 2017 to mitigate the risk of head injuries, carring a minimum six-match suspension.

Having acknowledged Lee-Lo’s disciplinary record, good character and conduct at the hearing, the committee reduced the six-match entry point by three matches, resulting in a sanction of three matches.

Lee-Lo will miss Samoa’s three remaining pool matches. The suspension will end at midnight on 12 October after which he is free to resume playing.

The player has the right to appeal the decision within 48 hours of receiving the written decision, which can be read here when available.

Disciplinary update: Motu Matu’u (Samoa)

 Samoa hooker Motu Matu’u appeared before an independent judicial committee having been cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in Samoa’s Rugby World Cup 2019 match against Russia on 24 September.

The committee, chaired by Wang Shao Ing (Singapore lawyer and former international player) with former international players John Langford (Australia) and Olly Kohn (Wales) considered all the available evidence, including multiple broadcast angles and submissions from the player and his representative.

The committee has reserved its judgement for a period no later than 24 hours and the panel direct that no further comment be made by any party until the decision is published.

Disciplinary update: John Quill (USA)

USA flanker John Quill received a red card for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in USA’s Rugby World Cup 2019 match against England on 26th September 2019.

Quill will attend a hearing before an independent judicial committee comprising Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand, chair), former international coach Frank Hadden (Scotland) and former referee Valeriu Toma (Romania).  The hearing will take place in Tokyo on a date to be agreed with the player and his representatives.

[Kejan]

Frank Hadden in that article!  Haven't heard his name in a long time.

Did he just vanish from rugby all together after his gig with Scotland? Albeit apart fae sitting on disciplinary councils for the RWC. 

[Swarley]

South Africa v Namibia tomorrow. Could be a bit feisty given their history.

[John Lambies Doos]

South Africa v Namibia tomorrow. Could be a bit feisty given their history.

Score draw I'd wager

[come on shire]

Watching the Italy v Canada game now. If Canada hadn't ran out for the game with fairy liquid on their hands they could have won that.

[ajwffc]

Frank Hadden in that article!  Haven't heard his name in a long time.
Did he just vanish from rugby all together after his gig with Scotland? Albeit apart fae sitting on disciplinary councils for the RWC. 

Not sure but a quick Google search brings his name up on the odd article about disciplary panels during international competitions and moaning about the SRU

[ajwffc]

Disciplinary update: Piers Francis (England)

England centre Piers Francis has been cited for an act of foul play contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous high tackle) in England’s Rugby World Cup 2019 match against USA on 26 September.

The player will attend a hearing before an independent Judicial Committee chaired by Nigel Hampton QC (New Zealand), joined by former international coach Frank Hadden (Scotland) and former international referee José Luis Rolandi (Argentina).

The hearing will take place in Tokyo on a date to be agreed with the player and his representatives.

[Eednud]

Canberra Raiders into their first NRL Grand Final in 25 years after defeating South Sydney 16-10. Playing all but the last 28 seconds with a player in the sin bin.