Tackler almost hurdled but still sent off for dangerous play
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New Zealand U20 Billy Proctor received his marching orders for this tackle in the first quarter of the clash with Fiji U20s in the Oceania Championships on Tuesday. The contentious point was that he was left with little option after the Fijian attacker jumped into the tackle.
Despite the deficit, New Zealand U20s went on to win 55-15, adding to their first-round victory of 97-0 against Tonga on Friday night.
Outside centre Proctor, from Wellington, was sent off in the 18th minute by referee Damon Murphy after he tackled opposition back Ilikena Vudogo in the air, causing an awkward landing.Â…