Matt Toomua’s debut for the Leicester Tigers has not been great so far. The Australian was in action for the Premiership side against Glasgow Warriors, and committed a dangerous tackle on Finn Russell.
He was only awarded a yellow card, but things could get a lot worse if he is cited.
Toomua making waves on his debut! Thoughts, red or yellow? pic.twitter.com/ImHzbJZE1f
— JudgeRugby (@JudgeRugby) October 14, 2016
The reaction has been mixed.
How did Toomua not get sent off? Red card all day and night
— Neil Fissler (@neilfissler) October 14, 2016
Just seen Toomua/Russell FFS #ChampionsCup
Reddest of red cards.
— Brian Donnelly (@bptd1234) October 14, 2016
Matt Toomua’s yellow was correct, he lands on his back not his head so no red card. 6 years ago that was a brilliant physical tackle!
— Andy Goode (@AndyGoode10) October 14, 2016
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