An early concern for England in the Rugby World Cup final as prop Kyle Sinckler catches an accidental arm to the face from team-mate Itoje. It appeared to have knocked him out.
The prop was replaced by Dan Cole after only a few minutes due to concussion.
We will get an update on the Harlequins prop as soon as we have it.
SOCIAL REACTION:
Awful to see Sinckler go off like this.
— Tim a Tea GitzFibbon (@TimFitzgibbon1) November 2, 2019
Sinckler is an absolute menace ball in hand and solid in the set-piece too. Shame for him and a big loss after just 3 minutes from England #ENGvRSA #RWCFinal #RWC2019
— The Scribbler 🏉 (@RugbyScribbler) November 2, 2019
Sinckler has been very good all tournament. Sad to see his final end this way.
— Owen J Lloyd (@OJLloyd) November 2, 2019
Got to feel for Sinckler. Has been so good all tournament and his final is over after three minutes
— Paul Eddison (@pauleddison) November 2, 2019
Not easy for the players. Pumped up to the max for kick-off, now a lengthy delay where they have to keep warm and stay focused#RWCFinal #RWC2019
As someone who worked hard to get to a World Cup final & get knocked out early in the game, it’s such a tough thing to take. Obviously I know how tough the family take it too. Hoping all is as good as can be #RWCFinal
— Matt Giteau 🇦🇺 (@giteau_rugby) November 2, 2019
What a shame for Kyle Sinckler. To go off so early in a World Cup final must be heartbreaking.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 2, 2019
Kyle Sinckler knocked out of the biggest game of his life after just two minutes. Poor guy. Heart-breaking for him.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) November 2, 2019
This is going to be a brutal Final. #ENGvRSA pic.twitter.com/OMM2V7qubH
“A desperately sad end to Kyle Sinckler’s #RWCFinal” – @chjones9
— BBC 5 Live Sport (@5liveSport) November 2, 2019
The England prop is replaced by Dan Cole after only a few minutes due to concussion
England 0-0 South Africa
Live #ENGvRSA commentary with @BBCSounds and @BBCSport 📱📻 https://t.co/kVVQ7bdExO#RWC2019 pic.twitter.com/Yyfee5TnrD
I might be supporting South Africa here, but I feel bad for Sinckler. Imagine working so hard to be knocked out in the final under 3 minutes ☹️
— Panda 🐼 (@MissPandapops) November 2, 2019