Photo: ReutersAll Blacks captain Kieran Read will face no punishment after the Rugby World Cup citing commissioner opted not to review his no arms tackle against Canada. Read was penalised for his dangerous tackle in the All Blacks 63-0 victory in Oita on Wednesday night. Under World Rugby's current high tackle framework, Read's shot could have been considered a high tackle because of the possible contact with either the head or neck. Like Read, Hodge's tackle wasn't deemed to be a red card on the day but the winger's tackle was referred to a judicial hearing. (Teams have 12 hours post-match to refer any incident – which has passed in the case of the All Blacks.)

Source: Otago Daily Times October 04, 2019 21:00 UTC