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Jason Hennessy

Jason is the editor here at RugbyLAD and a proud Limerick man.

Latest posts by Jason Hennessy (see all)

• Warren Gatland Named Lions 2025 Head Coach With Tour Captain Also Announced - April 1, 2023
• Uncapped Player Set For Ireland Call-Up Following Injury Concern - January 30, 2023
• Shocking High Tackle Not Picked Up By Match Officials In Munster Vs Toulouse Game - January 23, 2023

Ouch.

Toulouse outhalf Zach Holmes has been shown a straight red card just 22 minutes into their Champions Cup quarter final clash with Racing 92 in Paris.

The Australian connected with a shoulder into the neck of winger Juan Imhoff who made an excellent break thanks to a lovely offload from Ireland’s Simon Zebo.

Referee Luke Pearce tried his best to give Holme the benefit of the doubt, but ultimately ruled that there was no mitigating factors as the hit started and ended high with Imhoff upright throughout.

Was it the right decision? We reckon it was, as do match commentators Ben Kay and Brian O’Driscoll.