French rugby player Axelle Berthoumieu has had her suspension reduced for biting a rival in the World Cup quarter-final match against Ireland. Initially, the suspension was for 12 matches, but after an appeal, it has been reduced to nine matches.
Berthoumieu admitted to having bitten Aoife Wafer during the match at Sandy Park, an act that was deemed worthy of a red card. Despite accepting the infraction, the player disputed the severity of the sanction imposed.
France vs. England: The French team will face England in the semi-finals.
The independent disciplinary committee determined that there was a procedural error in the application of the sanction, which justified the reduction of three matches.Axelle Berthoumieu, on the left, admitted to biting Irish player Aoife Wafer during France’s quarter-final World Cup victory on Sunday.Due to this sanction, Berthoumieu will not be able to participate in the remainder of the World Cup. He will miss the semi-final against England and, likewise, the final or the match for third place.
In addition, her teammate Manae Feleu was also sidelined from the tournament due to a three-match suspension for a dangerous tackle.
