Ex-Irish ref boss slams ‘nonsense’ narrative around Tadhg Furlong testicle grab allegation and calls for ‘hefty’ ban like Springbok if guilty

Tadhg Furlong should be slapped with a hefty ban if found guilty for grabbing Gavin Coombes’ testicles during the United Rugby Championship clash between Leinster and Munster.

That is the opinion of former head of Irish referees Owen Doyle, who has hit out at those who have suggested that the Munster forward should have remained mum on the allegation.

Furlong will face a disciplinary committee meeting on Thursday after being cited in the URC clash after citing commissioner Peter Ferguson made a complaint about an act of foul play.

Owen Doyle hits out at ‘nonsense’ notion

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