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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Gerard Meagher

England’s Freddie Steward supports new TMO review system for red cards

Freddie Steward kicks during and England training session
Freddie Steward has drawn a line under his sending off against Ireland by following the advice of a psychologist. Photograph: Dan Mullan/The RFU Collection/Getty Images

Freddie Steward has thrown his support behind the newly introduced TMO bunker review system – used to potentially upgrade yellow cards to reds – as he prepares for his first England appearance since his controversial sending-off against Ireland.

Steward was dismissed after making contact with Hugo Keenan’s head in an accidental collision in March but his red card was subsequently rescinded. It was little consolation for England, who after an impressive start to the match in Dublin went on to lose 29-16 to the eventual grand slam winners.

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