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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sarah Rendell

Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash

Axelle Berthoumieu in action
Axelle Berthoumieu will miss the rest of the Women’s Rugby World Cup. Photograph: Joe Toth/Shutterstock

The France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for biting the Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer in their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter‑final and the flanker will miss the semi‑final against England on Saturday.

Manaé Feleu, the France captain, will also miss the England clash as she has been banned for a high tackle in the Ireland game. Both players are appealing against the sanctions.

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