For the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray.
With England’s World Cup opener against Argentina on September 9 fast approaching, Borthwick faces potentially being without two of his key men through suspension for the start of the tournament in France.
“I’m not going to comment upon the incident specifically because it goes into a disciplinary process this coming week,” said Borthwick. “Hopefully we will find a conclusion on both matters this week and it won’t go into another week. Once I have all the facts, I will deal with them. England offered little at the Aviva Stadium, even before falling a man down when Vunipola’s 53rd-minute sin-binning was upgraded to a red on review.Tries from centres Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose gave Ireland control at the break, before scores from James Lowe, Mack Hansen and Keith Earls sealed a comprehensive victory.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
England coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell target of ‘personal attacks’World Rugby has appealed against the decision to rescind Farrell’s red card for a dangerous tackle.
Read more »
England coach Steve Borthwick says Owen Farrell target of ‘personal attacks’World Rugby has appealed against the decision to rescind Farrell’s red card for a dangerous tackle.
Read more »
Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland lossFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray.
Read more »
Billy Vunipola’s red card continues England’s pre-World Cup woes in Ireland lossFor the second straight week, an England player had their sin-bin upgraded to a red card to throw their World Cup preparations into disarray.
Read more »
Vunipola sent off as five-try Ireland beat EnglandEngland forward Billy Vunipola is sent off as Ireland secure a major momentum boost before the World Cup by scoring five tries in a comfortable win.
Read more »