The latest controversial decision saw Ollie Thorley receive a red card after ge collided with Wasps’ Rob Miller and knocked himself out in the 28th minute of Gloucester’s game with Wasps at the Ricoh Arena.
While there was clearly no malice, referee Matthew Carley felt he had no choice but to send Thorley off.
Despite the red card, Billy Twelvetrees' penalty three minutes from time saw Gloucester snatch a 20-19 victory, having played with 14 men for 52 minutes.
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BACK-THREE:
- 15. Max Malins (Bristol Bears)
- 14. Anthony Watson (Bath RFC)
- 11. Jonny May (Gloucester)
CENTRES:
- 13. Henry Slade (Exeter Chiefs)
- 12. Owen Farrell (Saracens)
HALFBACKS:
- 10. Marcus Smith (Harlequins)
- 9. Dan Robson (Wasps)
FRONT-ROW:
- 1. Mako Vunipola (Saracens)
- 2. Luke Cowan-Dickie (Exeter Chiefs)
- 3. Kyle Sinckler (Bristol Bears)
SECOND-ROW:
- 4. Maro Itoje (Saracens)
- 5. Jonny Hill (Exeter Chiefs)
BACK-ROW:
- 6. Tom Curry (Sale Sharks)
- 7. Sam Underhill (Bath RFC)
- 8. Sam Simmonds (Exeter Chiefs)
