Martin Bell wrote:If memory serves, the live angle was from a camera above, so it looked different. At the time, I thought it was an unfortunate collision too and wondered why the ref was asking for a replay. I can understand commentators thinking the same. Then I saw this angle, which tells a different story entirely. Horrific injury and a lengthy ban for Helps looks inevitable. I hope all goes well with George's recovery.
it was a clear red live. The tackle is high, head clash the unfortunate outcome. No intent but the whole point of the high tackle changes is to change behaviour. Always clearly above the shoulder line. Most red card "decisions" got to video review to ensure they are not mistaken, or because the ref may not have had clear sight live of something that happens very fast live. That is good practice, but does not imply any doubt.
I tend to tune out so called commentators and pundits because almost without exception they are rubbish spouting dinosaurs. If they were going "rugby incident" on this one, I rest my case