Horwill reveals relief at disciplinary decision

Australia captain James Horwill watched the Tour de France during a sleepless night spent agonising over whether he would be permitted to lead the Wallabies in Saturday’s series decider against the British and Irish Lions.

Horwill felt “vindicated” when the International Rugby Board’s appeal against a disciplinary hearing’s decision to clear him of foul play for stamping on Wales lock Alun-Wyn Jones in the first Test was not upheld.