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Simon Thomas

Rugby fans outraged as 'horrific' incident bends Wales winger's neck but ref fails to give red card

The referee who will take of Ireland v Wales next week has come in for huge criticism following a highly controversial decision during the Scarlets’ clash with Ulster on Friday night.

South African official Jaco Peyper opted to issue just a yellow card to Irish international Craig Gilroy following a sickening collision during the United Rugby Championship fixture at Belfast’s Kingspan Stadium.

In the 27th minute of the game, Gilroy put in a shoulder to the side of the head of opposite number Tom Rogers, as the Scarlets and Wales winger was passing the ball out.

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