Tall order: Wallabies' big men face early exits in foul play crackdown

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Two of Australia's tallest players face World Cup-ending consequences if they fail to get to grips with the high tackle crackdown underway at this year's tournament | SMHsport RWC2019

Two of Australia's tallest players face World Cup-ending consequences if they fail to get to grips with the high tackle crackdown underway at this year's tournament.

"Over the last few weeks there's been a lot of cards thrown out there and it's put a lot of pressure on your side," he said. Argentina second rower Tomas Lavanini was sent off and banned for four weeks for a tackle on England back Owen Farrell at the weekend.

 

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