The All Blacks could face a nervous wait on a potential citing for captain Kieran Read, following their commanding win over Canada at the Rugby World Cup. SHAUN BOTTERILL/GETTY IMAGES All Blacks captain Kieran Read could be set to face the judiciary for his no-arms tackle in the World Cup match against Canada. Even though Rumball is carrying the ball low, this is where it's tricky for modern-day defenders under the strict new rules as head contact is still a no-no. Going into the Canada match, All Blacks prop Joe Moody had spoken about the focus the side had put on staying on the right side of the new, tougher laws. If you make contact with the head you are still going to get the same penalty for it.

Source: Stuff October 02, 2019 22:42 UTC