Fans and pundits have slammed decision-makers who allowed Lyon winger Davit Niniashvili to stay on the field after apparently being knocked out following a nasty hit from Toulon and South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth during the European Challenge Cup final.
Georgian winger Niniashvili, 19, was left sprawled on the floor after Etzebeth came speeding into him from behind at a clearout to make shoulder contact with the back of his head in the 72nd minute of Friday night's final in Marseille, when eventual winners Lyon were leading 30-7.
The incident came moments after impressive winger Niniashvili tackled Etzebeth to the floor only to spring back into action to tackle Toulon's Cheslin Kolbe, too. But barely a few moments had passed before Etzebeth collided with the teenager from behind, an incident that left the commentary box expecting a red card that never came.
