Ireland: Ferris tackle 'was fair and legitimate'

Ireland's Team Manager has said that the referee's decision to award a penalty against Stephen Ferris for his tackle on Ian Evans in the game against Wales was "incorrect".

Wed, 08 Feb, 2012 - 18:40

Ireland's Team Manager has said that the referee's decision to award a penalty against Stephen Ferris for his tackle on Ian Evans in the game against Wales was "incorrect".

Ferris will be available for Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday after being cleared of tip-tackling the Welsh lock.

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