After a fierce England – USA match, injuries were rampant. Players from both sides sustained and delivered heavy hits. Reports suggest that English player Owen Farrell suffered a serious facial injury, possibly involving a part of his nose.
During the game, Farrell took a forceful shoulder hit to the head from John Quill following a high tackle. This incident led to Quill becoming the first player to receive a red card in the match, a decision that went unchallenged by USA coach Gary Gold. Moreover, in a separate clash, Farrell reportedly lost part of his nose, a claim made by England coach Eddie Jones to the media.
Physicality was evident on both teams, with USA’s Will Hooley experiencing a similar head injury from Piers Francis. Despite the impact, Hooley continued playing, and the incident did not undergo a formal review by the match referee. However, another episode involving England’s Mark Wilson resulted in Wilson being hospitalized due to a concussion.
The final score saw England triumph over USA with a seven-try victory, culminating in a score of 45-7.
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