Former England captain Will Carling was left stunned by the decision to send Freddie Steward off during England’s Six Nations clash with Ireland.
Steward was dismissed just before half-time for knocking Hugo Keenan on the head with his elbow despite trying to avoid a collision. Steward had turned to brace for Keenan, who was in an unnatural position with the whistle blown, and accidentally made contact with his head. The Ireland full back left the field for a head injury assessment which he failed, forcing him out of the rest of the game.
