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'Sorry, boss' — England v Barbarians marred by first-half red card as unwanted record claimed

Will Skelton became the first man to receive a red card for the Barbarians as he was sent off for a dangerous tackle against England.

The Wallabies lock, who has missed out on selection for Australia's summer Tests against England, received his marching orders after a direct hit to the head of English prop Patrick Schickerling at Twickenham on Sunday. The 30-year-old La Rochelle second-row had no complaints for what was an obvious red card, simply saying "sorry boss" in response to referee Andrea Piardi's explanation.

Match commentator Miles Harrison claimed he just didn't "see the point of why he was doing that unless foul play was the aim", while England centre Emily Scarratt added that Skelton knew "as soon as he does it that he's in trouble".

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