England slam Aussie claims

England have dismissed Australian claims of underhand tactics in their attempts to stop tearaway flanker George Smith during the world champions’ 34-3 first Test defeat.

England slam Aussie claims
Thu, 15 Jun, 2006 - 09:30

England have dismissed Australian claims of underhand tactics in their attempts to stop tearaway flanker George Smith during the world champions’ 34-3 first Test defeat.

Wallabies defence coach John Muggleton claimed Smith was targeted at set-pieces, alleging elbowing and tripping from England players.

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