Argentina fly-half Tomás Albornoz is facing historic World Rugby misconduct charges after confronting referee Angus Gardner post-match England. He’s the first player charged under World Rugby’s new Match Official Abuse framework which could mean a potential 12-to-52 week global ban.
What this actually means for the pitch:
🇦🇷 For Los Pumas: Immediate suspension from the rest of the Nations Championship leaving Argentina without their starting No. 10 and game-manager.
🔴 For RC Toulon: Massive headache for the Top 14 season. Since World Rugby bans apply globally, Albornoz will miss the opening stretch of Toulon’s domestic and EPCR Challenge Cup campaign.
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