France back-row Axelle Berthoumieu has been cited by World Rugby for allegedly biting Eire’a Aoife Wafer in Sunday’s Ladies’s World Cup quarterfinal.
Eire captain Sam Monaghan spoke to the match referee after Wafer alleged she was bitten throughout her aspect’s heartbreaking defeat.
On the time of the alleged incident, Eire have been heading in the right direction to advance to the semifinals, main 13-0 in Exeter.
Nevertheless, France mounted a powerful comeback, profitable 18-13 to arrange a conflict with England subsequent week.
Berthoumieu, although, may face an extended suspension if discovered responsible.
“I spoke to the referee,” Monaghan mentioned. “Aoife informed me, I did not see it myself, however I spoke to the referee and requested them.”
Talking on BBC Sport, former England World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi mentioned: “I hate seeing that within the recreation. On the subject of a scenario like that it’s totally clear, she ought to be punished for that.
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“It is unhappy as a result of we have been celebrating the ladies’s recreation on this World Cup.
“It is such a disgrace that the headlines will likely be dominated by the incident by a participant who did not want to try this.”
World Rugby confirmed on Sunday night that Berthoumieu had been cited for biting whereas teammate Manae Felu was cited for a harmful deal with.
Their circumstances will likely be heard on Monday.
Data from PA contributed to this report.
