WATCH: Sio Tomkinson sees red for this tackle on Brodie Retallick

Friday, 15 February 2019 at 08:50

bySteven Smith

A 14-man Highlanders side have pulled off a stunning late comeback win over the Chiefs in the Super Rugby season-opener in Hamilton on Friday night.

But the game was not without controversy after Sio Tomkinson was dismissed for this shoulder charge on Brodie Retallick.

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❓ What are your thoughts on this? ❓ Sio Tomkinson saw red this morning for this tackle on Brodie Retallick. Do you think that was the right call? 👇 Vote below 👇

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