'Obviously concussed' player allowed to play on at Twickenham

A clear and flagrant breach of HIA protocol in the words of , who are a rugby union lobby group working to achieve a safer and healthier game.

The tighthead prop initially remained on the pitch before eventually being removed for an HIA, which he duly passed before returning to the pitch around 10 minutes later.

However, under current laws, any player who shows visible signs of balance disturbance/ataxia after a head blow should be removed immediately and permanently from a match without an HIA.

Rugby Pass 5/10: "An erratic display, not for the first time. His aimless kick allowed Dupont space for the opening French try. A dropped ball as Scotland attack and bounced by Danty in the build-up to the visitors’ third score. On the back foot for the second half and hooked after an hour."

JOE: "Never got up in the air, at the lineout, for the Dombrandt try. Penalised for tackling Isiekwe on his lineout jump."

Rugby Pass: Set the tone for an up-and-down game when he missed an absolute sitter from in front of the posts in the opening minutes before slotting a nerve-settling conversion from wide on the left then expertly landing a 50-22. Missed a high ball completely to give Scotland a good attacking opportunity then compounded the error by conceding a penalty for a high tackle.

Rugby 365: "A day where very little went the skipper’s way. Dropped a clanger with the line at his mercy in the first half and couldn’t regather his own chip after the break. Battled gamely, but unable to drag his side back into the game.'

JOE: "Steady enough outing after being drafted in for the injured Manu Tuilagi. Kept wales honest in attack but fell off a couple of tackles, in defence."