Tadhg Beirne’s red card tackle on New Zealand outhalf Beauden Barrett will inspire plenty of debate and sympathy, but less so a cogent argument in defence of the Ireland secondrow under the new laws. The crucial phrase here is new laws.
Unfortunately, from an Ireland perspective, Beirne was bolt upright in contact, there was no wrap, compounded by a tucked shoulder that contacted the head of the ball carrier.
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