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Disciplinary hearing blow for Ireland U20s as two more players banned
Ireland have suffered a double blow at the Junior World Championship, starting back-rower James McNabney and replacement Rory Telfer both receiving three-match suspensions following disciplinary hearings in the wake of separate incidents in last Thursday’s pool win over Australia.
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McNabney was cited for a high tackle in the 35th minute in Paarl, foul play that was missed at the time by the referee and the TMO. That occurred when Australia were ahead in the Pool B encounter and rather than have the forward sanctioned there and then and Ireland having to play the remaining 45 minutes with 14 players, Richie Murphy’s team played on with the full complement of players.
They led 11-10 at the interval and were to ultimately win 30-10 in a game that did finish with them eventually reduced to 14 as Telfer was yellow-carded late on. That sin-binning was quickly upgraded to a red card offence when examined in the new 10-minute yellow card review window now allowed for by the TMO bunker.
Ireland had come into their second match at the tournament having already picked up a red card versus England in their opener. Midfielder Hugh Cooney was sent off in that 34-all draw and banned for three games, a sanction that was reduced to two following his participation in the World Rugby coaching intervention programme.
That same game-less facility will now be available for both McNabney and Telfer, meaning their respective three-game bans can also be reduced to two and ensure they will be available for selection in match day five at the tournament – a fixture that could potentially be the World Cup final if Ireland make it that far.
A disciplinary hearing statement read: “Ireland back row James McNabney appeared before an independent judicial committee on Saturday having been cited for a dangerous tackle (law 9.13). The independent disciplinary committee was chaired by Marcello d’Orey (Portugal), joined by former international players Olly Kohn (Wales) and Stefan Terblanche (South Africa).
“The committee, having considered the player’s submissions and reviewed all available evidence, found that the red card threshold had been met and that the citing was upheld. The committee noted that the offence carries a mandatory mid-range sanction (six matches) and having considered the mitigating factors, reduced the sanction by the maximum mitigation of 50 per cent. The final sanction is three matches as follows:
- Ireland vs Fiji – July 4
- Ireland’s match in round four – July 9
- Ireland’s match in round five – 14 July*
“The player intends to apply to take part in the World Rugby coaching intervention programme to substitute the final match of the sanction for a coaching intervention aimed at modifying specific techniques and technical issues that contributed to the foul play.
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“Ireland replacement Rory Telfer also appeared before an independent judicial committee on Saturday having received a red card in Ireland’s Pool B match against Australia. The red card was awarded pursuant to law 9.13 (dangerous tackle).
“The independent disciplinary committee was chaired by Marcello d’Orey (Portugal), joined by former international coach Frank Hadden (Scotland) and former international referee Valeriu Toma (Romania).
“The player accepted that foul play occurred and that the offending warranted a red card. The committee noted that the offence carries a mandatory mid-range sanction (six matches) and having considered the mitigating factors, reduced the sanction by the maximum mitigation of 50 per cent. The final sanction is three matches as follows:
- Ireland vs Fiji – July 4
- Ireland’s match in round four – July 9
- Ireland’s match in round five – 14 July*
“The player intends to apply to take part in the World Rugby coaching intervention programme to substitute the final match of the sanction.”
Elsewhere, Japan centre Yoshiki Omachi, who was red carded after charging into a ruck versus Wales in Stellenbosch last Thursday, was banned for one match and is unavailable to play against New Zealand next Tuesday.”
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Sam Cane is a superstar, someone New Zealand should be proud of. How unfair to always compare him to Richie, like saying Mother Theresa is ok, but she's no Jesus. Let's not forget, Sam started in 2012 around the time Richie was probably starting to think, this will be my last world cup cycle if you think he didn't have a big say in who the backup 7 would be and who was best to take over from him after 2015 then you don't understand how clever and forward thinking the man was. Sam Cane was Richie's choice, as apprentice and replacement. Not many people can say they are a better judg Anyone who understands rugby knows the loosies are a trio picked to complement each other, not 3 guys who score trys and make line breaks. No doubt Sam would love to be doing what Ardie does, that's not what was required of him. He had to hit rucks hard , force turnovers and tackle like an animal On defence, that's what he did.
6 Go to commentsThis article overlooks how the 9 position has developed to be a playmaker, which these 2 are both excellent at. Defences are so good now there is not the luxury of going 9 -> 10 on every play. Playing “off 9” as they say, has become very commonplace these days, but 10+ years ago you hardly saw this. Boiling the great modern 9s down to box kicking doesn’t do justice to how good the great ones have become. Dupont would be the first choice 10 in most teams in the world, JGP pops up in places you would never expect a 9 to be.
19 Go to commentsThe banning of the croc roll will make carrying the ball into contact far more risky, leading to more kicking, and the change to the Dupont law will mean forwards have to do far more running than they do now. As a result I think there will be a rise of smaller, more mobile forwards who are strong defenders and strong over the ball like Kirifi.
3 Go to commentsWhat does the ownership of the club have to do with the poor performance of the team. It’s not as if he’s coaching them or in any way influencing the composition of the teams. I honestly don’t understand the comment.
1 Go to commentsHe knows his body is not up to the work load of international rugby. The fact that Cane only played only 27 of the 46 games the ABs played while he was officially captain is a telling statistic. And that excludes the time he had out with neck injury. He was never able to put a long enough body of work together to get back to his best without a new injury setting him back. He knows better than anyone that the problem will get worse, not better, given the same workload. Correct decision and good luck to him.
6 Go to commentsWith three clubs it's surely death by oligopoly!😂 I'll have a read later and get back to you.
107 Go to commentsNice article
32 Go to commentsSurely they aren’t that short of 10s in the northern hemisphere?
1 Go to commentsBest wishes to a true warrior who gave everything for his team and country. He was no McCaw but the closest we've had in recent years in terms putting his head into dark places, leading the defensive line and securing the attacking breakdown - the core roles of a modern open side. If only he could have played more tests under Foster and Plumtree with blindsides who fulfilled their core roles. 2027 was always going to be a long shot. Hopefully Papalii fulfils the promise of 2021 and late 2022 and/or Lakai turns out to be as good as he looks.
6 Go to commentsFair play to him. A lot of exciting talent coming up in the loose forward position, can’t wait to see the next generation.
6 Go to commentsSam wants to focus on his family and learning how to tackle legally…what’s Japanese for ‘bend at the waist’?
6 Go to commentsNice story
1 Go to commentsThere's a log jam at the moment of quality number sevens competing for an All Black jersey. I think Du Plessis Kirifi is certainly one of them and has now developed an accurate sharp and energetic game as compared to when he was first picked. Would love to see Billy Harmon get first dibs at the jersey (been outstanding in a struggling side for a few seasons now), as I believe we've seen enough of Papali'i to understand what he brings to the role. Lakai is young and will get his shot. Du Plessis would be a bolt off the bench but his lack of versatility may hinder his chances.
3 Go to commentsGood Luck Sam, enjoy Japan.
6 Go to commentsWhen Sth Africa had Joost and Honiball at 9 and 10 they were almost impenetrable in and around the ruck. Even Jonah couldn't make headway in those channels so they were very hard to get in behind. They had a fantastic side who played a fast, rugged style which won them the Tri Nations during that period. That side would beat their current mob of which I have no doubt.
2 Go to commentsAwesome win by the NZ U20s. They were excellent in the 2nd half with some very patient and accurate phase play, a dominant scrum and decent lineout. Simpson controlled things very well at 10 and it was amazing to see the team maintain their composure and score points when he was in the sin bin for a very harsh yellow card.
2 Go to commentscome on Toulouse
1 Go to commentsNot unless the cartels get interested in rugby like they did w football
1 Go to commentsYes Dobbo, you were absolute crap. Start respecting the ball and possession. If you played rugby instead of basketball against the Ospreys, you would have been n the top two now, not fifth! If you attractively and entertainingly throw the ball around for 80 minutes and lose, WE DON’T FKN ENJOY IT!
1 Go to commentsWe need a system of transfer fees. A club shouldn’t just get to sign Will Harrison when he’s been funded in NSW his entire rugby life because they have more money.
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