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Thread #127224   Message #2841083
Posted By: paula t
16-Feb-10 - 02:03 PM
Thread Name: BS: Rugby Union 2010
Subject: RE: BS: Rugby Union 2010
I think Moody got the benefit of the doubt. Watching the replay, he was committed to going for the ball, and he had obviously realised what he had done, because he released the guy quickly.Not quite the Moody of old who semmed to play the game in a state of "red mist". He's actually become one of my favourite England players at the moment. He chases everything and is constantly rallying and encouraging his team mates. I hate the high tackle and any bringing down of a player in the air, but in this case I believe the ref made the right decision not to get out the yellow card.I would feel the same way if it had been an Italian player who had made the error.

I hope young Thom Evans makes a full recovery. He was having an immense game before he went off. A huge price to pay for playing a game.