A match at the Rugby World Cup between South Africa and Italy on Friday was marred by a red-card incident after two Italians tipped and dumped Duane Vermaelen on his head.
What was loosehead Andrea Lovotti thinking? He carries on the challenge on Vermeulen and he can have no complaints as he is sent off after the South African is lifted and dropped headfirst to the ground.
His team-mate Federico Zani can count himself lucky he’s not off as well!
Italy tip tackle against South Africa:
Italy down to 14 when they were going for a try and had a penalty coming. Red card no 1. #Redcard #ITAvRSA #RugbyWorldCup pic.twitter.com/1d2ZIDNYD9
— Kempy (@JeremyRKemp) October 4, 2019
Disgraceful! Could have been very dangerous. And even worse, play was stopped! #RSAvITA #RWC2019 #rwcshizuoka #StrongerTogether #insieme https://t.co/CUcGmWlHE3
— Jason Sputnik (@Sputniktechno) October 4, 2019
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