📰 Rugby drama unfolds as Wales centre Ben Thomas finds himself in hot water! 😲 During a heated clash against Argentina, Thomas was sin-binned for a moment of madness when he kicked out at opposing player Pablo Matera. Initially suspected as Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams, the true culprit was revealed through replays — leaving Thomas with a yellow card. 🚨
Ref Ben O’Keeffe consulted the “bunker,” sparking fears the card might escalate to a 20-minute red. Fortunately, Thomas avoided further punishment, much to his relief and to the chagrin of many onlookers who agreed it was more luck than judgement.
Sam Warburton and Dan Biggar both chimed in, noting that the intent alone was enough for a harsher penalty. Warburton remarked, “It’s outright foul play, you just cannot do that at any level.” Meanwhile, Biggar pointed out how fortunate Thomas was that his kick didn’t make contact. ⚠️
This incident came as Wales rallied from a 14-0 deficit to level the score, thanks to tries from Tomos Williams and Dewi Lake. It should have set them up nicely, but Thomas’s rash decision threatened to undo their hard work, adding an extra layer of tension to Steve Tandy’s opener in charge. 🏉
Biggar described Thomas’s blunder as reminiscent of Beckham’s infamous kick against Argentina, adding a dramatic layer to the fixture. The timing was a killer, threatening to stall Wales’ momentum just before halftime.
💭 What do you think about this incident? Does the intention warrant a harsher punishment, or is the yellow card sufficient? Let’s hear your thoughts! 🗣️ #Rugby #WalesVsArgentina #BenThomasDrama
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