England winger Lydia Thompson was dismissed in the Rugby World Cup final against the Black Ferns following a moment of madness.
One fan wrote: “By the laws that’s the right call but I am absolutely devastated for Lydia Thompson,”
“Five tries and a red card in the first 24 minutes? My heart rate is through the roof come on,” said a second.
A third said: “Had to be a red card, but shame it may have wrecked the game. 60 mins with 14 players is going to be tough.”
“I’m all for protecting players from head injuries but a red card for a coming together in a tackle, certainly not reckless or malicious,is ruining the game,” commented a fourth.
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Meet the HAPs (that’s husbands and partners) who’ll be cheering on England’s Red Roses
We take a look at the loved ones who could help the team to victory.
#1. Sarah Hunter’s boyfriend Nathan Smith
She has more than 120 caps for England and played in the victorious World Cup squad in 2014.
She is currently captaining England women in New Zealand. Hunter lives with her boyfriend, Nathan Smith, near Loughborough He is a coach at Doncaster Knights rugby club.