An Italy rugby international has been for three months for biting in a World Cup match.
Sara Tounesi was representing her country in a 21-8 victory over Japan and was later cited for an incident which occurred in the 67th minute of the match.
Shortly afterwards, Japan flanker Iroha Nagata attempted to tell the referee about what she believed had transpired but was waved away as Italy were preparing a penalty kick. At the next stoppage, she showed the referee her hand, who recounts that there were no teeth marks "however there was a red inflamed area on the lower part of the hand (palm)".
