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Bit harsh
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He lead with his shoulder and made no attempt to wrap his arms. Then made contact with another players head it could only ever be a red.
The guidance referees are given is made available to top flight players who are briefed on it endlessly. Intention is not considered and the fact he was tackling like that and hit an opposition player in the head means the ref has no option.
Bobbo
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Bit harsh. North was already very low and getting lower because of Slade's tackle. But yellow or red, England were always going to be down to 13 for the rest of the game.
Marler will be in some bother though.