Pitch invaders threatened with jail

Australian rugby bosses have warned jail terms may await any more World Cup pitch invaders.

Australian rugby bosses have warned jail terms may await any more World Cup pitch invaders.

A competition at which security has been a prime concern because of the on-going coalition action in Iraq was badly scarred at Suncorp Stadium when a fan raced onto the pitch and attempted to tackle Louis Keon as the replacement South African fly-half attempted a late conversion during the 60-10 win over Samoa.

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