“Citing incoming” – France stars brutal assault on Marcus Smith goes unpunished

In a brutal 47-19 Investec Champions Cup clash at the Stoop, Harlequins found themselves thoroughly outplayed by French champions Toulouse.

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The London side conceded a staggering seven tries as Toulouse demonstrated their dominance.

Toulouse asserted their authority early on with three precise first-half tries. Despite Harlequins responding with tries from Andre Esterhuizen and Irne Herbst, the French side continued to dictate the game.

The second half proved to be even more punishing for Harlequins as Toulouse added four more tries to their tally.

Antoine Dupont’s squad left Harlequins struggling to keep up, with Herbst managing to salvage a lone try for the home side in a disappointing second half.

One controversial moment in the game saw France fullback Thomas Ramos forearms smash England fly-half Marcus Smith.

Citing incoming for Thomas Ramos?

Potential leading with the forearm and it looks like he puts his hand in Smith’s face.

Ramos was handed a 5 week ban under Law 9.12 (must not physically abuse anyone) for two incidents against Sale in Round 2 last year

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Fri 02 Feb 2024

Six Nations	% WIN	SCORE
France	60	24
Ireland	34	17

Sat 03 Feb 2024

Six Nations	% WIN	SCORE
Wales	40	17
Scotland	56	18

Six Nations	% WIN	SCORE
Italy	6	10
England	91	34

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