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RFU Bans Saints Wing Edoardo Todaro for Two Matches After Aerial Red Card

The RFU’s written judgment elevates player-safety guidance on contests in the air.

Overview

  • The suspension sidelines him for Northampton’s opening Champions Cup ties against Pau and the Pretoria Bulls.
  • The 19-year-old was sent off one minute into the Bristol match for a dangerous aerial challenge on fly-half Sam Worsley at Ashton Gate.
  • The RFU panel ruled the contact reckless rather than intentional after Todaro admitted the charge concerning interference with a jumper in the air.
  • The judgment underscored rising risks in aerial contests and said players must show heightened caution when approaching, taking off and landing.
  • Worsley avoided serious injury and Bristol won 46-12, handing Northampton their first league defeat of the season.