Steve Borthwick has accused World Rugby of taking an inconsistent approach to disciplinary issues as the England head coach continues to contend with suspensions for his squad members.
Tom Curry was sent off in the third minute of Saturday's World Cup victory over Argentina for a dangerous tackle and received a two-match ban, yet similar incidents involving South Africa's Jesse Kriel and Martin Sigren of Chile failed to produce a dismissal, citing or suspension.It has raised concerns in the England camp, and beyond, over the officiating of illegal challenges involving the head.
While Vunipola could only earn a place on the bench, props Kyle Sinckler and Joe Marler have been inserted to the starting line-up.Jones: Use of TMO fraught with dangerAustralia head coach Eddie Jones also used his press conference on Friday to question the sport's international governing body.
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