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World Rugby Backs Match Officials and Clears Schmidt in Morgan Clear‐Out Review

World Rugby says it will share its private findings on Jac Morgan’s clear‐out only with coaching teams ahead of the series’ decisive third Test

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Rugby Union - Rugby World Cup Tournament Opening Press Conference - Roland Garros, Paris, France - September 4, 2023 World Rugby CEO, Alan Gilpin during the press conference REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier/File Photo
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Overview

  • Alan Gilpin insisted match officials made the correct call on the high-contact clear-out that preceded Hugo Keenan’s series-sealing try and rejected fears over player welfare
  • Joe Schmidt will face no disciplinary action for his post-match comments questioning the officiating in the second Test
  • World Rugby confirmed the review into the Morgan incident will remain unpublished but that both teams’ coaches will receive a full briefing on the decision logic
  • Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh had pressed for accountability over the no-penalty ruling but was assured that the standard review process has addressed those concerns
  • All eyes now turn to the third Test at Stadium Australia, where Australia will aim to level the series after the Lions secured victory at the MCG