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Dylan James

Sir Clive Woodward warns rugby is in 'meltdown' and facing World Cup 'madness' after Freddie Steward red card furore

Sir Clive Woodward has warned the Rugby World Cup could face 'madness' if refereeing decisions like the Freddie Steward red card are not fixed with immediate effect.

The England full-back was controversially given his marching orders by Jaco Peyper after bumping into Ireland's Hugo Keenan on Super Saturday. The sending off prompted outrage among many.

The red was rescinded by a review panel on Wednesday who deemed it only to be worthy of yellow.

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