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November 30th 2009 @ 6:40am
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All Blacks file complaint over alleged eye-gouge
The All Blacks have filed an official complaint over what they believe was an eye-gouge on prop Tony Woodcock but are irked it may detract from their best Test rugby performance of the year.
As they flew to London for next weekend’s tour finale against the Barbarians, after a big night of celebrations following their 39-12 [...]
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Campbell Watts said | November 30th 2009 @ 1:56pm | Report comment
It’s a shame that regardless of how bueatifully they can play the game we still see this side of the French game in todays times!
We expect it from the Yarpies – it complements their brutal playing style.
Justice 4 Woodcock!!!