Rugby

Welshman doesn't know if there was intent from French attacker

October 21, 2019 12:00 pm

[Source: TVNZ]

The Welsh victim of the ugly elbow that saw French lock Sebastien Vahaamahina get sent off in Wales’s quarter-final win last night says he still doesn’t know if there was “any intention” in the act of foul play.

Recalling the incident from early in the second half, Welsh flanker Aaron Wainwright said he was trying to make the referee aware that Vahaamahina had him by the throat in the maul.

He said the referee didn’t seem interested, so he pulled his arm forward and made contact with my jaw with his elbow and tried to get the referee’s attention again.

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Wainwright said he didn’t think there was any intention there and could have just been a loose arm.

The red card proved a pivotal moment in the match with Wales going on to win 20-19 after Ross Moriarty’s 74th-minute try.

Wales and South Africa will feature in the second semifinal at 9pm on Sunday.