"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 will miss the semi-final against England on Saturday. France will also be without their captain, Manae Feleu, as she has been banned for a high tackle during the game against Ireland. Both players are appealing against the sanctions."
"Berthoumieu was handed a 12-match ban which was reduced from 18, while Feleu was given a three-match ban which could be reduced to two if she completes the coaching intervention programme. The bans mean they will both miss the rest of the World Cup. Feleu is appealing against the decision as, while she admitted foul play, she did not think it met a citing threshold."
Axelle Berthoumieu was banned for biting Aoife Wafer and will miss France's semi-final against England after receiving a 12-match sanction reduced from 18. Captain Manae Feleu was banned for a high tackle, receiving three matches (potentially two after completion of a coaching intervention). Both players have lodged appeals and hearings are provisionally scheduled. The bans eliminate both from the remainder of the World Cup; Berthoumieu would next be eligible on 1 March 2026 if the ban is upheld. The bite was reported by the Ireland player but was not identified by match officials and the TMO could not determine clear and obvious foul play live.
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