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France flanker to appeal against 12-match suspension
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Captain Manaé Feleu also sanctioned for high tackle
The France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu has been banned for biting the Ireland back-row Aoife Wafer in their Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter‑final and the flanker will miss the semi‑final against England on Saturday.
Manaé Feleu, the France captain, will also miss the England clash as she has been banned for a high tackle in the Ireland game. Both players are appealing against the sanctions.
Written by Sarah Rendell
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/sep/15/axelle-berthoumieu-manae-feleu-banned-france-england-womens-rugby-world-cup-semi-final under the title “Berthoumieu banned for biting Wafer in blow to France before England clash”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
