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Ross Moriarty Red Carded in Ospreys' Loss to Benetton
Ross Moriarty received a red card in the Ospreys' 31-19 defeat to Benetton. The incident occurred after Moriarty's dangerous clearout, which nullified a try by Jack Walsh.
Ospreys back-rower Ross Moriarty was red carded during their match against Benetton on Saturday. Moriarty was initially given a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Thomas Gallo. Shortly after returning to the field, Moriarty received a second card for a dangerous clearout. The clearout resulted in a try by Jack Walsh being disallowed. According to Premier Sports, John Barclay said he sympathized with Moriarty. Barclay stated the first yellow card occurred as Moriarty attempted a dominant, low tackle on the gainline, but did not wrap his arms and had a knee on the ground. The Ospreys' United Rugby Championship play-off aspirations have been impacted.
Key Facts
- Ross Moriarty was red carded in Ospreys' 31-19 loss to Benetton.
- Moriarty initially received a yellow card for a dangerous tackle on Thomas Gallo.
- Moriarty's dangerous clearout resulted in a try being ruled out.
- John Barclay of Premier Sports said he sympathized with Moriarty.
- Barclay cited Moriarty's attempt at a dominant, low tackle for the first card.
- Ospreys' United Rugby Championship play-off hopes have been affected.
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- WalesOnline — Wales star stretchered off field and international expects Welshman to be cited