Tadhg Furlong decision likely to have repercussions for Irish rugby’s image abroad

Whatever the rights and wrongs of the much publicised disciplinary case against Tadhg Furlong, and we await a full written summary explaining the independent disciplinary committee’s decision, there’s little doubt it will add to the dislike of Irish rugby abroad.

One can only imagine the sense of outrage in South Africa, especially, that Furlong avoided any suspension after the match citing commissioner considered there was enough verbal and video evidence to cite the Leinster and Ireland prop for allegedly grabbing the groin area of Munster backrower Gavin Coombes.