Freddie Steward is endorsing the newly implemented TMO bunker review system, which allows yellow cards to be potentially upgraded to reds. Steward’s support comes as he prepares for his first England appearance since his controversial red card against Ireland, which was later rescinded. Although the decision offered little solace to England, who lost to Ireland after a strong start, the review system will now be utilized for World Cup warm-up matches. The system involves a referee sending a player to the sin-bin for 10 minutes while a second television match official reviews footage to determine if a red card upgrade is warranted. The player will then either return to the field or be shown a red card. This system has been tested in the southern hemisphere and is expected to be introduced for the World Cup pending successful warm-up matches. England’s first encounter with the system will be in their upcoming fixture against Wales.
Steward believes the system is a positive step forward for the game. He acknowledges that a game’s outcome can be significantly affected when a team is playing with 14 players instead of 15, so having the ability to review and correct decisions is beneficial. He also acknowledges the importance of keeping the game flowing and minimizing breaks caused by lengthy decision-making processes. Steward shared that he even returned to the exact spot on the Aviva Stadium pitch where the incident occurred, with guidance from a psychologist, to mentally process and move on from the incident.
In other news, England is hopeful that Tom Curry will recover from a twisted ankle in time to participate in one of their warm-up games. Curry’s inclusion in the final World Cup squad is assured, but the competition for back row selection is intense. Tom Pearson will make his debut at openside flanker, while Alex Dombrandt, Lewis Ludlam, and Tom Willis will be vying for starting spots or impactful performances off the bench. Coach Kevin Sinfield emphasizes that the match against Wales is a test match where players can showcase their improvements, and final selections will be based on the entire preparation period, including performances throughout the season.
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