Anger as Ellis Genge escapes red card for 'cheap and dirty' clearcut
Rugby NewsFriday, 07 October 2022 at 21:17
England prop Ellis Genge managed to escape a red card for a tackle described as 'horrifying' on Exeter and Scotland lock Jonny Gray.
One fan wrote: "I cannot understand how Genge hasn't seen red there. "No high level of danger" are you serious? He's absolutely flown into that ruck and smashed a player in the head. The TMO also with the "yes mate" should be embarrassed too."
"Absolute joke shop how Bristol have avoided a Red (Genge)," added a second.
A third commented: "Genge just escaped a red card for a cheap and dirty clear out on Gray at that ruck. Officials ruled ‘low force’ for a shoulder direct to the head after running in at full speed. Terrible clear out. Awful decision."
"I have no idea how Genge has avoided a red card for that clear out," commented another.
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“An absolute sh**” – 5 dirtiest players in world rugby
The holidays are a time for giving and love and good vibes, which is why today, we will be saluting the game's dirtiest fighters.
If there's anyone we forgot or you have any thoughts on the selection, as always, have at it in the comments.
#5. Owen Farrell (England)
Could it be anybody else? Farrell fits the label “our guy” better than most, meaning you love to hate him unless he’s in your squad. Then you’d go to the end’s of the earth to defend him. The England captain, also known as 'Shoulder boy' for his high tackling, does himself no favours with his poor tackling technique.
#4. Ryan Wilson (Scotland)
Fails to dazzle on the pitch and is arguably best known for causing a scrap with Owen Farrell prior to the Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield in 2018. He was then cited for making contract with the eye area of England number 8 Nathan Hughes. He then pulled this face.
#3. Peter O'Mahony (England)
A flanker that plays on the edge and never fails to get under the skin of opposition fans. His late hit on Stuart Hogg and foul-mouthed war of words with the Kyle Sinckler during the 2019 Six Nations did him no favours. The sort of player you love to have, but also love to hate.
Became a folk hero for his sledging of Sam Cane during Ireland's 2022 series in New Zealand
#2. Eben Etzebeth (South Africa)
The world Cup-winning lock is undoubtedly world-class, but he is also one of the dirtiest players in the sport. If your team has played against him, you will not be a fan. A proper sh**house, but huge biceps.
#1. Jonny Hill (England)
Jonny Hill doing Jonny Hill things has been one of the highlights of England's series win against the Wallabies this summer.
#1. Hair pulling
The antics of the second-row kicked off in Perth as his hair pulling on Darcy Swain led to the the Wallabies second-row hitting him with a head-butt and subsequently getting sent off in the first test.
#2. Asking for a hand
The England lock was getting under the skin of the Wallabies players once again in the second test as he asked for a help up before having a good laugh.
One fan wrote: "Honestly I admire how much of a pain in the ass Johnny Hill is."
Another added: "Halfback in a giraffe's body.."
#3. This celebration
#4. Keeping a hold
Hill will not be welcomed back to Australia anytime soon as his latest piece of s***housery helped England score a momentum turning try before the break in the third test.
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