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stressed: Australia head coach Eddie Jones

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023 - 17:14

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Rugby World Cup organisers are confident that their 'bunker' card reviews are bringing more consistency to the game despite some debatable calls in this year's tournament.

Scotland coach Gregor Townsend hit out at the television match official (TMO) and bunker review system after Afusipa Taumoepeau of Tonga only picked up a yellow card for a head-high tackle on captain Jamie Ritchie.