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Joshua Lees

Clive Woodward claims rugby is in "meltdown" after Freddie Steward red card fiasco

Sir Clive Woodward believes rugby has been left in 'meltdown' after Freddie Steward was sent off against Ireland last weekend, before the decision was later rescinded.

England's Six Nations woes continued on Saturday, as they fell to a 29-16 defeat to their Irish rivals at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Things were made even worse for Steve Borthwick's side part way through, as star man Steward was sent off just before the half-time whistle.

The decision came after the 22-year-old full back clashed with the head of Ireland's Hugo Keenan, which the referee deemed to be a reckless and dangerous tackle.

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