"I lost my temper Sunday against Ireland. I know this is not acceptable and I am aware that this puts an end to my World Cup. I would like to apologise to Aoife Wafer and Team Ireland, my teammates and staff, FFR and all those who support us. It's not the image I want to give, nor the player I want to be. I accept the sanction. Rugby is a respect sport and this gesture has nothing to do on a rugby field."
"The tackle was high, it made contact with the head of the Ireland player and the degree of danger was high. If the lock completes a coaching intervention programme, the ban will be reduced to two games, making her eligible to play after the World Cup concludes."
"the correct process was followed"
Both Axelle Berthoumieu and Manae Feleu were cited after France's 18-13 quarter-final win over Ireland and will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup. Berthoumieu accepted the biting foul and successfully appealed the length of an initial 12-match sanction, which was reduced to nine matches because of a clean disciplinary record, remorse and a public apology. Feleu's appeal against a three-match ban for a high, dangerous tackle was dismissed, though completion of a coaching intervention programme would reduce that ban to two matches, making her eligible after the tournament.
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