A hush descended on Allianz Stadium as an apparently unconscious Tom Curry received treatment from the medics while he lay prone on the Twickenham turf. The England flanker’s head had collided with the knee of Rob Valetini as he tried to tackle the rampaging Australian back row and he appeared to be out cold.
It was actually Valetini himself who realised the severity of the situation and urged referee Ben O’Keeffe to stop the game so Curry could be treated more quickly. Thankfully, a few minutes later, Curry walked off the pitch with the help of the medical staff and was even able to offer a wan smile as he was clapped by the capacity crowd.
