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Rob Kearney's late hit on Tom Curry still has fans bemused that it went unpunished

Tom Curry

A common theme in international rugby over the past month has been the number of dangerous and illegal challenges that are discussed in the wake of the matches. 

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England’s 57-15 win over Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday was no different, with a few players deemed lucky to avoid being cited. 

One particular incident in the match was Rob Kearney’s late clothes-line of Tom Curry in the build-up to Elliot Daly’s try. 

The flanker gave the final pass to Daly before being cleaned out by Ireland’s full-back, leaving many England fans on Twitter still questioning how it was not picked up. 

As England scored a try immediately after, Kearney’s hit may have slipped under the radar in the furore of the score. But that does not seem to be an excuse for the England fans who feel that this was dangerous play from the Leinster man. 

Irish fans have responded by highlighting Manu Tuilagi’s hit on Jordan Larmour in the second-half, although that hit is far more debatable as to whether it was legal or not. A debate has subsequently ensued comparing the two hits, but England fans feel Kearney’s was far worse. 

Unlike these two incidents, George Kruis was punished in the final stages of the game for a late hit on Jack Carty, something that he immediately knew was wrong. 

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But at a time where almost every tackle is scrutinised at great depth, England fans feel somewhat aggrieved that Kearney was neither punished during or after the match. 

Had the scoreline been closer, this tackle may have caused even more outrage, as Dan Biggar’s tackle on Maro Itoje did the week before, but missing incidents like these may concern some fans with the World Cup approaching. This is what has been said: 

https://twitter.com/rafebilbe/status/1165784687031312388?s=20

https://twitter.com/Ellismorgan3/status/1166341265736249350?s=20

https://twitter.com/Charlie_Boy1971/status/1165679362533928967?s=20

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As mentioned, the high shot from Biggar on Itoje last week proved to be a topic for debate, as did Paul Gabrillagues’ wreckless clear out at a ruck for France against Scotland, something that he was banned for. 

The officials cannot always be blamed for missing incidents like these, but there has been a disconcerting number missed over the last couple of weeks despite World Rugby’s determination to make rugby safer.

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