WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A flurry of team announcements at the Rugby World Cup on Tuesday revealed a divergent approach to selection policies between teams which value consistency and those prepared to tap the depth of their 30-man squads.
One change that wasn't part of any team policy was the suspension of England lock Courtney Lawes for two matches for striking Argentina hooker Mario Ledesma with his knee in the 13-9 win on Saturday.
"It's a fast-moving game and he's started to make what he thought was a try-saving tackle, and we thought whatever contact with the knee was accidental," said team manager Martin Johnson, who is yet to decide whether to appeal the verdict. …
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