Wallabies flanker David Pocock believes taller players are more likely to being penalised for high tackles under the tight regime at the Rugby World Cup. AP Australia's Tolu Latu, left, and Scott Sio right, watch as teammate David Pocock wraps up a Fijian opponent during their Rugby World Cup pool match. Pocock's theory came as Argentinian lock Tomas Lavanini was banned for four matches b y the RWC judiciary for a dangerous tackle. He will miss Argentina's last Pool C match against the United States on Wednesday following the disciplinary hearing for his red card against England last Saturday. Lavanini admitted his shoulder-led charge into the neck of flyhalf Owen Farrell at Tokyo Stadium was a red card offence, and the second red card of his test career didn't warrant a 50 per cent discount from a six-game sanction.

Source: Stuff October 07, 2019 17:26 UTC