Overview
- Borthwick’s dossier reportedly highlights around 40 Wallaby attacking ruck entries, with about 20 described as clear-cut and largely unpenalised.
- The compilation draws from matches against the British and Irish Lions, New Zealand, Argentina and South Africa earlier this year.
- England’s case stresses risks to jacklers, citing World Rugby laws 15.5 and 15.6 on entry to rucks and 9.20d/e banning rolling, twisting or targeting lower limbs with sanctions up to yellow or red cards.
- Opta figures cited in reports show Australia have been penalised only three times for side-entry since the 2024 autumn internationals, prompting questions on enforcement consistency.
- Rugby Australia and the RFU declined to comment, and referee Nika Amashukeli held routine separate briefings with both head coaches, a process England have previously used to influence breakdown interpretations.