🏉 Big drama in the world of rugby! England’s Ellis Genge has been accused of a “near criminal assault” following an incident with Wales’ Alex Mann. What looked like a headbutt in England’s win over Wales has sparked huge debate. The ref saw it as just a push, but former international ref Owen Doyle disagrees, saying it was clearly a headbutt and questioning the light penalty given. Meanwhile, England’s head coach Steve Borthwick has made some big changes for the Calcutta Cup match against Scotland. Marcus Smith is out, but captain Maro Itoje is back in the starting lineup. Over on the U20s side, England’s Luke Davidson faces a three-week ban after a high tackle incident against Wales. The young star’s ban could be reduced if he participates in a specific intervention programme.
For Wales, discipline is the buzzword. After last week’s disappointing loss to England, former Wales scrum-half Richie Rees has stressed the need for tighter discipline ahead of their clash with France. With 16 penalties and four yellow cards against England, there’s plenty of room for improvement. Can they pull it together and avoid another battering?
Stay tuned for more as the Six Nations heats up! 🏆💪 #Rugby #SixNations #EnglandVsWales #DisciplineIsKey